1896
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
The Transgressor is a 1896 oil by Frederic Remington, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
This painting depicts a man suspended upside down from a rocky cliff, his body bare except for a loincloth. In the distance, two men on horseback and one on foot approach the scene. The cliff dominates the composition, with the man's body casting a shadow on its surface. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and drama, drawing the viewer's attention to the central figure. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the works of 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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