1903
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dominant colour
A New Year on the Cimarron is a 1903 oil by Frederic Remington, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
The painting depicts two men sitting on the ground, with one man leaning against a horse. The men are dressed in cowboy attire, with one wearing a hat and the other with long hair. The horse is brown and white, with a saddle on its back. In front of the men, a small fire is burning, with smoke rising into the air. The background of the painting is a vast, open landscape with rolling hills and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the men seemingly lost in thought as they gaze out at the horizon. The use of warm colors and soft brushstrokes creates a sense of warmth and intimacy, drawing the viewer into the peaceful scene. To learn more about the artist's use of color and light, explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art.
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