Who created "Trooper of the Plains"?

Trooper of the Plains was created by Frederic Remington in 1908, cast before 1939.

When was "Trooper of the Plains" created?

This artwork was created 1908, cast before 1939.

What medium is "Trooper of the Plains"?

Trooper of the Plains is Bronze.

Is "Trooper of the Plains" in the public domain?

Yes, Trooper of the Plains is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Trooper of the Plains

Frederic Remington

1908, cast before 1939

Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

24 5/8 x 25 1/2 x 8 1/4 in. (62.6 x 64.8 x 21 cm)

Classification

Sculpture

Culture

American

Department

The American Wing

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Bequest of Jacob Ruppert, 1939

Accession Number

39.65.47a, b

Tags

Horses

About this artwork

This bronze work by Frederic Remington, titled 'Trooper of the Plains' and created 1908, cast before 1939, represents an important example of artistic production from this period. Frederic Remington's practice contributed to the broader artistic traditions of the time, demonstrating the technical skills and aesthetic sensibilities characteristic of The American Wing artworks in museum collections. The piece reflects the cultural and artistic values of its era, serving as a document of historical...

About the Artist

Frederic Remington

Frederic Remington (1861–1909) was an American painter, sculptor, and illustrator who became the preeminent visual chronicler of the American West. Born in Canton, New York, he studied briefly at the Yale School of the Fine Arts and the Art Students League of New York before making his first trip west in 1881, where he found the subject matter that would define his career. Remington's paintings a...

Trooper of the Plains

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