Charles Schreyvogel created the painting “In Hot Pursuit” after 1900, the exact date is unknown, and the medium is oil and canvas. In it, a man on a horse is depicted when he is riding through the mountains. The main character and the focal point of this painting appear to be a Native American. He carries a gun and looks behind him, which is why the mood of the work is dark and disturbing. This painting is representational art because the Indian in the picture, the horse, and the mountains are recognizable. The lines are clean and thin, and the author uses muted colors, mainly brown, yellow, and white, to represent the nature and the clothes of the Indian. Here, the color is more important than the texture, since the color helps accurately depict the events, while the texture is smooth, and the shapes are organic.
Content
The painting depicts an Indian being chased down the mountain by the riders in the distance. [1] It is unclear why the man is being chased by two other individuals, but it is evident that the matter is serious because he holds a gun. Schreyvogel aimed to depict life in the West and the life of the Native American population, which is the theme of work. From the painting, it is unclear why the man is being chased. Instead, the focus is on the escaping man.
Context
The history of the Indians has affected this artwork. When this picture was painted, the Western frontier began to change. However, the previous years were filled with military action against the Indians, which is what affected the painter.
Author’s Bio
Charles Schreyvogel was born in 1861 in New York. His interests were the “Old West subject matter during the days of the disappearing frontier.”1 Due to the fact that he came from a poor family, he could not afford an education. Hence, he was learning how to draw by himself. One of his paintings was recognized with the Thomas Clarke Prize in 1901, which is when he became recognized as a painter.
Picture of the Piece
Bibliography
“5 Prominent Works Of Old West Artist Charles Schreyvogel.” Sarasota Antique Buyers.
“In Hot Pursuit.” MET. Web.
Footnotes
- “5 Prominent Works Of Old West Artist Charles Schreyvogel,” Sarasota Antique Buyers.