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Frederic Remington’s Stampede (1908) captures the raw power and unpredictability of the American West. Known for his mastery of movement and action, Remington brings the wild energy of a cattle ...
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“Remington Stampede”
by Frederic Remington
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Blue,
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Brown,
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Stampede,
Rain,
Action,
Western,
Frederic Remington,
Storm,
Night,
Running,
Herd,
Cattle
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Alternate Titles
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Wild West Stampede
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Art Movement
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Western Art
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Historical Events
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Frontier Life In The Late 1800s
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Brushwork/Texture
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Rough And Dynamic
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Focal Point
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The Galloping Horses
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Light Source
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Dramatic Action Lighting
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Objects
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Cowboy , Horse , Herd Of Cattle , Rain , Lightning
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Orientation
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Horizontal
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Perspective
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Action-Filled Depth Perspective
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Well-Preserved
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Creation Process
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Oil On Canvas
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Signed By Remington
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Unknown
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Provenance
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Private Collection
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Influences
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Western Cowboy Culture, Action Scenes
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Related Works
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The Cowboy
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Auction Price
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Various Museums And Private Collections
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Criticism & Reception
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Celebrated As An Action-Packed Western Masterpiece
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Cultural Significance
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Emphasizes The Myth Of The American Cowboy
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Current Owner
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Various Museums And Private Collections
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Western Art Exhibitions
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Insurance Value
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Various Museums And Private Collections
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Market Trends
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Various Museums And Private Collections
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Public Domain Status
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Various Museums And Private Collections
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Reproductions
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Various Museums And Private Collections
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Description
“Remington Stampede”
by Frederic Remington
Frederic Remington’s Stampede (1908) captures the raw power and unpredictability of the American West. Known for his mastery of movement and action, Remington brings the wild energy of a cattle drive gone out of control onto the canvas. This painting does not depict a quiet moment of cowboy life but instead throws the viewer into a maelstrom of galloping horses, dust clouds, and frantic motion.
There is hardly any order in the scene. Dust swirls around cowboys as they try to regain control of their livestock in the midst of a stampede. The animals' frantic actions, with their legs kicking up mud and their muscles straining against the force of the charge, demonstrate their strength. The excitement of the moment almost consumes the riders, who are insignificant compared to the vast quantity of animals.
Remington’s approach to composition ensures that the movement is unrelenting. The diagonal slant of the stampede creates an overwhelming sense of urgency, as if the cattle are about to burst out of the canvas. The dust and blurred edges enhance this feeling, making it appear as though the chaos is spilling beyond the frame.
The painting serves as a reminder that, no matter how hard humans try to control the frontier, the land and its wildlife always win out. It demonstrates Remington's ability to convey pure excitement via art, giving the observer the rumble of hooves and the heavy, choking dust of the vast plains.
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“Remington Stampede”
by Frederic Remington
“Remington painted the West in motion.” Harold McCracken
“The cattle run like an avalanche of flesh.” Brian Dippie
“Chaos thunders across the canvas.” Peter Hassrick
“Remington knew the dangers cowboys faced.” Alexander Nemerov
“The night explodes with panicked animals.” Ben Merchant
#1. Western Drama. Stampedes were among the most dangerous events in cattle driving.
#2. Night Scene. Remington set the stampede at night, adding to the chaos and danger.
#3. Action Master. Remington excelled at capturing horses and cattle in violent motion.
#4. Cowboy Life. The painting documents the real dangers faced by working cowboys.
#5. American Myth. Remington's images helped create the mythology of the American West.
