Mule Train Crossing the Sierras 1888

"Mule Train Crossing the Sierras" is an 1888 work by American artist Frederic Remington, known for his depictions of the American West. The sepia-toned drawing shows a line of heavily laden pack mules, led by a cowboy, pausing to drink at a stream. Remington’s work is known for its dynamism and attention to detail, capturing the rugged beauty and hardships of frontier life. This scene, reminiscent of the iconic westward expansion, epitomizes the challenges and resilience of those navigating the treacherous Sierra Nevada mountains.