Frederic Remington: A Chronicler of the American West Frederic Sackrider Remington, born on October 4, 1861, in Canton, New York – a town steeped in family history connected to the early days of America – emerged as one of the most iconic figures in late 19th-century American art. His legacy isn’t simply that of a painter; he was a chronicler, an illustrator, a sculptor, and a writer who indelibly captured the spirit and drama of the Old West for generations to come. Remington's life was inextricably linked to the westward expansion of the United States, and his artistic output served as bot…