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Frederic Remington
1861Oct, 4

Frederic Remington

Frederic Remington, American painter, sculptor, and illustrator (d. 1909)
Frederic Sackrider Remington (October 4, 1861 – December 26, 1909) was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and writer who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. His works are known for depicting the Western United States in the last quarter of the 19th century and featuring such images as cowboys, American Indians, and the US Cavalry.

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