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February 25–May 24, 2015. This exhibition of paintings and sculptures selected from the Carter’s extensive collection offers visitors an opportunity to gain insight into the works of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, two of the greatest practitioners of the art of the American West. From Remington to O’Keeffe: The Carter’s ...
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art opened to the public in 1961, but its roots go back much further. In 1935, when Amon G. Carter Sr. was 56 years old, he had already contributed greatly to Fort Worth as president and publisher of the Star-Telegram, founding board member of American Airlines, and establisher of the first radio station in the city.
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art stands as a hidden gem, offering a rich and rewarding artistic experience for those willing to seek it out. For lovers of Georgia O'Keeffe's iconic imagery and American art aficionados alike, a visit to this inconspicuous museum is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Few artists have shaped the popular imagery of the cowboy like Charles M. Russell. Born in St. Louis, Russell worked for a time as a ranch hand in Montana before taking up painting and illustration full time. By the early 1900s, his rough-and-tumble portrayals of Montana ranch life had captured the attention of patrons in Los Angeles and New ...
When the Museum was founded in 1961, Amon G. Carter Sr.’s collection of Remington paintings, sculptures, and works on paper formed a pillar of the museum’s holdings. Several of Remington’s best-known works are today in the Amon G. Carter Collection, including A Dash for the Timber, Coming Through the Rye, and The Fall of the Cowboy.
February 25–May 24, 2015. This exhibition of paintings and sculptures selected from the Carter’s extensive collection offers visitors an opportunity to gain insight into the works of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell, two of the greatest practitioners of the art of the American West. From Remington to O’Keeffe: The Carter’s ...
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art is supported, in part, by the generosity of Carter members and donors, and by grants from Arts Fort Worth, the City of Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Tourism Public Improvement District, and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
