A Dash For Timber By Frederic Remington

Frederic Remington: Cowboy Art.

Frederick Remington is a name well known to art lovers of cowboy paintings. His famous paintings and sculptures are symbolic of the American Wild West. They capture the essence of cowboy life with dynamic movement and vivid detail.

This famous Frederic Remington painting was completed in 1889. It is an oversized oil on canvas measuring 48 x 84 inches.

The Appeal of American Western Art.

Remington's A Dash for Timber painting depicts a group of cowboys franticly escaping from a group of Native Americans. It highlights the perils of the frontier lifestyle of the American Wild West.

Remington's painting illustrates a sense of urgency, and Remington’s use of color and light adds depth to the scene. The detailed expressions and postures of the cowboys convey a story of bravery and survival. Western Art paintings provide a snapshot of a moment in time, demonstrating the comradery among Western Cowboys.

Remington's famous cowboy paintings are part of the Amon G Carter Collection in the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas.