During the late 19th century, illustrator Frederic Remington documented and painted life as he experienced it in the wild west when the prairies were still untouched and U.S. cavalries were still fighting Indian tribes.

Over the foot-hills.
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Riding the range – winter.
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The punchers.
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Cowboys coming to town for Christmas.
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Cowboy leading calf.
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Riding herd in the rain.
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Vaqueros breaking a bronc.
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Horse raising in the northwest.
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