From Library Journal
Texas businessman/philanthropist William Hogg acquired 41 interpretations of the late 19th-century American West by Frederic Remington through the 1920s. His sister, Ima, eventually removed them from the family offices and donated them to Houston's Museum of Fine Arts in 1943. Twenty-two of the "most important" works (oil paintings and one bronze sculpture) have been selected for analysis and color illustration. Neff (curator, Museum of Fine Arts) does a fine job with the catalog entries; her extensive archival research is apparent. Six of the paintings were further analyzed using infrared reflectography and x-radiography by Wynne Phelan (conservator, Museum of Fine Arts). However, those interested in learning more about Remington's art might be disappointed that the other 19 works did not receive this thorough treatment; instead, a checklist with small black-and-white pictures is appended. And the first 37 pages, devoted to Hogg family and business history, is unrelated to the topic at hand. That said, this serious look at one of the most popular Western artists is recommended for academic, museum, and large public libraries collecting Western American art books.-Anne Marie Lane, American Heritage Ctr., Laramie, WY Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Frederic Remington (Getting to Know the World Artists Series) ANNOTATION
Describes the life and career of the late nineteenth-century and early twentieth-century artist who is best known for his paintings and sculptures of the American West.
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Children's Literature - Laura Hummel
Frederic Remington (1861-1909), loved to paint action scenes, especially those involving running horses. Known as an illustrator, painter, and sculptor of themes related to the old west, Frederic captured the spirit of the era. As a youth, Remington was not much of a student, but enjoyed playing football and pulling off practical jokes. He was struggling to find his niche in life when he took a trip to the Montana Territory. Remington was fascinated by the Wild West and began to capture it by drawing. Magazines snapped up his illustrations and within a few years he became a famous illustrator. Many prints of his action paintings are included in the book, which is part of the "Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists" series. Cartoons interspersed throughout the text lend a humorous touch and are sure to add fun to the study of art. The source is informative and the selection of prints makes it a valuable addition to an art curriculum. 2002, Children's Press/Scholastic,
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