Frederic Remington
The Charge on the Sun-Pole

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • The Charge on the Sun-Pole
Date1890
PlaceNew York, New York, United States
MediumWood engraving on newsprint
DimensionsImage: 5 1/16 × 8 in. (12.9 × 20.3 cm)
Sheet: 6 1/4 × 9 7/16 in. (15.9 × 24 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. Mavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey
Object number91.1430.2
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ProvenanceMavis P. and Mary Wilson Kelsey, Houston, by 1991; given to MFAH, 1991.
Exhibition History"Equine Imagery in the Illustrations of Frederic Remington," Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center, Spring, Texas, June 12, 2003–March 25, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Inscribed at lower right (partially hidden by hinge tape): "P 755 Century March 189?"
Printed in image at lower left corner: "F. Remington"
Printed in image at lower right corner (not readily visible in photo): "Evans JW"

Printed in margin below image at lower left: "Drawn by Frederic Remington"
Printed in margin below image at center: "The Charge on the Sun-Pole."
Printed in margin below image at lower right: "Engraved by J.W. Evans."

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