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…