Homer - Remington

Margaret C. Adler, Jennifer R. Henneman, Diana Greenwold, Claire M. Barry, Peter Van de Moortel

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) and Frederic Remington (1861-1909) represent a distinct artistic strain of the American mythos: both were celebrated in their day as homegrown, self-taught artists whose work offered a vision of American identity rooted in self-reliance, vigor, and a deep connection to the outdoors. This groundbreaking book is the first to consider the two artists together, revealing unexpected resonances between their artistic themes, careers, techniques, and lives. The publication highlights their formative years as war correspondents, their portrayals of adventure and masculinity, and their bold experimentation with different media. These pages showcase seventy-eight illustrations, paintings, sculptures, and watercolors by Homer and Remington-a number of which rank among the great works of American art. Four essays address the surprising similarities and shared experiences...