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The Lookout, by Frederic Remington, oil, 1894

The Lookout

Frederic Remington

1894

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Dominant colour

Overview

The Lookout is a 1894 oil by Frederic Remington, a American Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.

Who painted this?
Frederic Remington
When & what style?
1894 · American Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

About this work

This painting depicts a man on horseback, gazing out into the distance. The man is dressed in a dark jacket, light pants, and a hat, and he holds the reins of the horse in his left hand. The horse is brown with a white patch on its forehead and stands on rocky terrain. The background of the painting is a hazy, light-colored landscape that stretches out to the horizon. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation, with the man lost in thought as he surveys his surroundings. For more works by this artist, explore the paintings of Frederic Remington.

About the artist

Portrait of Frederic Remington
Artist

Frederic Remington

Frederic Sackrider Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in the genre of Western American Art.

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