The Wicked Pony 1898 - 1938

Frederic Remington created "The Wicked Pony," a bronze sculpture capturing a dramatic scene. Here we witness the raw, untamed power of nature through the rearing horse, its body contorted in a violent display of rebellion. The fallen rider is a symbol of man’s struggle against the unpredictable forces of the wild. The rearing horse is a motif that echoes through centuries, from classical equestrian statues to Renaissance battle scenes. Consider the horse from the Parthenon frieze: a symbol of triumphant power, yet here, in Remington’s hands, the horse represents chaos and resistance. This motif carries psychological weight; the struggle between man and beast taps into primal fears of being overwhelmed by forces beyond our control. It embodies a recurring drama of conflict and dominance. The symbol of the horse will continue its eternal return into different forms, speaking to our collective unconscious.