Pitched It Sheer into the River . . . Where It Still Is Seen in the Summer 1889

Frederic Remington's 1889 oil painting, "Pitched It Sheer into the River . . . Where It Still Is Seen in the Summer," depicts a Native American canoe carrying three individuals against the backdrop of a shadowy forest. Remington, known for his depictions of the American West, captures the canoe's motion with a sense of dynamism, as though it is about to be swallowed by the dark, mysterious water. The painting showcases the artist's signature style of detailed realism, bringing to life the Native American culture of the time, including the distinctive canoe and traditional clothing. The artwork is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.