Chasing a major-general
1890
Frederic Remington was the ultimate chronicler of the American West, capturing the grit and glory of cavalry life before the frontier closed. This page of illustrations showcases his signature dynamic style—note the dust kicking up under the hooves of General Miles and his escort in the center panel. From supply trains trudging across the plains to troopers gathered around a campfire singing, these scenes offer a raw, unromanticized glimpse into 19th-century military campaigns. Remington actually traveled with the troops to get these details right, making his work a primary visual record of the Indian Wars era.
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