The Call for Help 1906 - 1910

"The Call for Help," painted by Frederic Remington between 1906 and 1910, depicts a scene of a dark, snowy night in the American West. The image features two wolves howling at a small wooden cabin while three horses are confined behind a fence, suggesting a story of human vulnerability and potential danger. Remington was known for his depictions of the American West, and this painting exemplifies his style of depicting the harsh realities of frontier life. The painting, using a limited color palette, captures the cold and desolate atmosphere of the scene. The wolves, silhouetted against the dark sky, are a symbol of the wild, untamed nature that surrounded early settlers.