The Last of His Race 1908

Frederic Remington's "The Last of His Race" is a poignant oil painting depicting a lone Native American figure standing on a desolate landscape, emphasizing the vanishing way of life for indigenous peoples in the American West. Created in 1908, the painting captures the somber mood of the era, showcasing the artist's signature style of depicting the American West through a romanticized yet realistic lens. The solitary figure, dressed in traditional attire, stands against a vast expanse of sky and land, highlighting the themes of isolation, loss, and the passage of time in the wake of Western expansion.