Ridden Down 1906

"Ridden Down" is a 1906 oil painting by Frederic Remington, a renowned American artist known for his depictions of the American West. The painting, currently housed at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, showcases a Native American man standing beside a horse, likely his mount, in a desolate landscape. The man's somber posture and the horse's weary stance evoke a sense of loss and hardship, possibly symbolizing the fading ways of the Native American culture amidst the westward expansion. The painting's realism and evocative storytelling continue to capture the imagination of art enthusiasts, offering a glimpse into the complex realities of the American frontier.