Cold Morning on the Range
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Cold Morning on the Range | |
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Artist | Frederic Remington |
Year | 1904 |
Medium | Oil on canvas |
Dimensions | 68.9 cm × 101.92 cm (27.13 in × 40.13 in) |
Location | American Museum of Western Art – The Anschutz Collection, Denver |
Cold Morning on the Range is an oil-based painting created by American artist
Throughout the painting, the color yellow is dominant to show the arid nature of the land. Remington's intention was to highlight such themes as self-reliance and mastery over nature. This painting measures 69 by 102 cm and currently resides at the
Description
The man in the front middle of the painting is assumed to be a
The horse appears to be a brown bay with a black mane and tail. It is jumping into the air, trying to buck off the unwelcome rider. The horse's front legs are in the air and the muscles in his back legs are bulging. The horse has a white stripe on its face and appears to be full of life and strong. It is obviously a wild horse, trying to break free of captivity, while its rider is trying to calm and eventually tame it.
References
- ^ "A Cold Morning on the Range. Frederic Remington - circa 1904". The Athenaeum. Retrieved 28 August 2017.
- PrenticeHallAmerica:History of our nation