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The Infantry Square
The Infantry Square is an oil painting by the American Impressionist artist Frederic Remington. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
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Overview
The Infantry Square is an oil painting by Frederic Remington, created in 1897. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a tense scene of soldiers in a square formation, under attack or in the midst of battle. The dark uniforms and helmets of the soldiers, combined with the blurred, smoky background, convey a sense of chaos and disorder.
Technique & Style
Remington's use of dark colors and bold brushstrokes creates a dramatic effect, emphasizing the intensity and urgency of the scene. The contrast between the sharp, detailed figures in the foreground and the hazy background adds to the overall sense of tension.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art.
- Before the attack. At Plevna
Lupta de la Mărășești
Die Schlacht bei Szeged
El descanso en la marcha
After the attack. Plevna, 1877-1878
Slaget ved Isted den 25. juli 1850
Slaget ved Isted den 25. juli 1850
The Thin Red Line
On Outpost Duty
On Outpost Duty
Υδατογραφία του ελληνικού στρατού κατά τον Ελληνοτουρκικό πόλεμο του 1897
Asalto a la segunda columna brasileña a Curupaytí