"The Gathering of the Trappers" Frederic Remington Chromolithograph, Circa 1910

This is a chromolithograph of "The Gathering of the Trappers" by Frederic Remington. The print includes Remington's printed signature in the bottom right. The composition depicts a group of Native American trappers on horseback galloping downhill in the western countryside. A coyote runs alongside the horses. The print was issued as one of six color plates in "Artist's Proofs: Six Remington Paintings in Colors," published by P. F. Collier, in 1910. 

Although born, raised, and educated on the East Coast, Frederic Remington (1861-1909) achieved considerable success as America’s leading illustrator of life on the western frontier. His career took off in the mid-1880s when he began making western illustrations for Harper's Weekly and many other widely-read New York magazines. Accompanying both factual news reports and colorful fictional tales, Remington's pictures delighted and informed an East Coast populace hungry for information of the new frontier. Remington traveled west repeatedly, and greatly admired the rough and intrepid cowboys and soldiers he met there. He enjoyed meeting them and hearing their stories during his visits as a journalist and illustrator.

Remington produced over 3,000-signed works. Most of them were illustrations, but as he grew older, he turned away from the publishing world and accomplished masterful paintings and drawings. From 1895 to his passing, Remington turned to sculpture and impressionistic oil-on-canvases. He created more than 20 stunning, energetic bronzes, most of which were created using the lost-wax method of casting.

CONDITION: 

Overall, very good condition. Vibrant coloring. Light toning, small tear and crease to right margin. Print Dimensions: 17 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W (sheet). 

Print has been archivally framed with acid-free mats and backing, UV glass, and a custom frame. Framed Dimensions: 20 1/2" H x 26 1/2" W x 1" D.