Who painted I Will Tell the White Man?

I Will Tell the White Man was painted by Frederic Remington in 1900.

Where can I see I Will Tell the White Man?

I Will Tell the White Man is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is I Will Tell the White Man?

I Will Tell the White Man is associated with American Impressionism.

Can I buy a print of I Will Tell the White Man?

Museum-quality prints of I Will Tell the White Man are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

I Will Tell the White Man

Frederic Remington , 1900

I Will Tell the White Man is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Frederic Remington. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Accession no.: 97891
Credit line: George F. Harding Collection

About this work

Overview

I Will Tell the White Man is an oil on canvas painting created by Frederic Remington around 1900. It is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a Native American man on horseback, wrapped in a blanket, gazing directly at the viewer. The scene conveys a sense of quiet presence, diverging from the common portrayal of Native Americans as vanishing or defeated during that era.

Technique & Style

Remington's use of light and shadow is notable, with a dark sky and sharp lighting creating a sense of realism. The detail of the horse's steaming breath in the cold air adds to the scene's authenticity. The artist's application of chiaroscuro, an artistic technique using strong contrasts, contributes to the painting's visual impact.