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Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat
Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat 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.
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Overview
Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat is an oil painting by Frederic Remington, created in 1900, and is part of the Art Institute of Chicago's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a shirtless Native American man walking in the foreground, with a cloth draped over his shoulder, amidst a desert landscape with buildings and onlookers in the background, conveying a sense of warmth and brightness.
Technique & Style
Remington's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, with contrasting light and dark areas that add to the overall atmosphere of the scene.
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Artist
Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art.
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