Homer - Remington

Winslow Homer (1836-1910) and Frederic Remington (1861-1909) represent a distinct strain of the American mythos: both were celebrated in their day as "self-taught" and "home-grown" artists whose work offered a vision of American identity rooted in self-reliance, vigor, and a deep connection to the wilderness. This revelatory book is the first to consider together the two artists, uncovering unexpected resonances between their themes, sensibilities, technical practices, and lives. Among other points of convergence, the book highlights the artists' formative years as war correspondents, their portrayals of masculinity and adventure, and their experimentation across different media.



Gorgeously showcasing paintings, sculptures, illustrated works, and watercolors--all recognizable as great works of American art--the book compares the artists' oeuvres under illuminating dual headings such as "The Wild East" and "The Business of Art." Four contextual essays take up these conceptual frameworks and more, while an introduction by celebrated critic Adam Gopnik situates the two artists within their respective biographies.