Bronco Buster c. 19th century
fredericremington
minneapolisinstituteofart
bronze, sculpture
sculpture
bronze
figuration
sculpture
united-states
realism
Frederic Remington's "Bronco Buster" is a bronze sculpture depicting a cowboy wrestling a bucking bronco. Created in the late 19th century, this piece captures the grit and determination of the American West. Remington was known for his realistic portrayals of frontier life, and this sculpture exemplifies his skill in capturing the raw energy and excitement of the West. The sculpture's dynamic pose and muscular forms convey the strength and resilience of both man and beast, making it a powerful and memorable image of the American cowboy.
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Remington’s sculpture of a bronco buster (a cowboy who “breaks” horses so they can be ridden) is a metaphor for the conflict inherent in the idea of an American West. The horse struggling under the cowboy’s power represents the wild, untamed land that was home to Native Americans and wildlife. The cowboy stands for the pioneers and explorers who kept pushing west.
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