Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat c. 1900

"Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat" is a painting by Frederic Remington depicting a Native American man walking through a town. Created around 1900, the painting captures the essence of the American West during the late 19th century. Remington's signature style is evident in the painting's focus on movement, light, and shadow, and the Native American man's powerful and stoic presence. Located in The Art Institute of Chicago, this piece is a prime example of Remington’s influential work, often depicting the life of cowboys, Native Americans, and frontier landscapes.