AN ORIGINAL ANTIQUE 1901 PRINT OF
FREDERICK REMINGTON'S
"GENTLEMEN IN KHAKI"
U.S. CAVALRY ROUGH RIDERS
WITH ROOSEVELT
IN CUBA
You are bidding on an original antique 9" x 13" print of Frederick Remington's "GENTLEMEN IN KHAKI" showing U.S. CAVALRY ROUGH RIDDERS ON PATROL IN CUBA. This beautiful black and white print is of historical significance and was produced in 1901 for one of Remington's books of his drawings. During the late 1800's and early 1900's drawings of Frederick Remington were used to illustrate numerous books, magazines and other publications that focused on Western History and Folk Lore. Before the era when photographs were printed in publications, sketches like this one were used to both illustrate a publication and assist the reader in imagining what the West was really like. This print appeared in a book published in 1901 which showed what life was like in the west. The print captures Remington's impressions of THE LIFE OF THE U.S. CAVALRY IN THE FIELD IN CUBA. Remington's signature does appears on the print. ( Please view our other fine Remington prints and sketches. )
The quality of this print may be seen in the scan(s) that accompanies this auction. The paper shows some degree of aging which reflects that it is an original antique and not a reproduction. The paper is in excellent condition for its age. The overall size of the paper is appx. 11" x 15", providing a suitable boarder around the print to allow it to be easily matted.
- OWN THIS PIECE OF
U.S. MILITARY LIFE & HISTORY
OF THE CAVALRY IN THE
CUBAN CAMPAIGN -
Just imagine how this beautiful antique print will look framed and hanging in your home, office or business. It will reflect your interest in preserving and displaying items of historical significance. Any area lover of Western history, regional geneaologist, teacher, or lover of Remington art will find this item to be a valuable addition to their collection.
ABOUT PRINTS MADE FROM ENGRAVINGS:
Images in early newspapers and books were using engraved metal plates. These prints were commonly used to illustrate all kinds of subjects before photographic images began to appear in print around 1900. Copper or steel plates were carefully engraved to by skilled artist. These plates were used in the printing process to produce high quality images to illustrate books and newspapers.
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