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Frederic Remington
A Chronicler of the Vanishing West: The Life and Art of Frederic Remington Frederic Sackrider Remington, born in Canton, New York, on October 4, 1861, wasn’t a product of the Wild West he so vividly depicted; rather, he was an Easterner who forged his artistic identity through fascination and dedicated study. His lineage hinted at a life far removed from dusty trails and cavalry charges – French Basque ancestry mingled with staunchly R
epublican New England roots, a father who was a Civil War colonel and newspaper editor, and connections to the famed Remington Arms dynasty through distant cousins. Yet, it was an early exposure to military themes, coupled with a restless spirit and a keen eye for storytelling, that set him on a path toward becoming arguably the most recognizable artist of the American West. His childhood moved to Bloomington, Illinois, then back to Ca…
