The Rattlesnake
The Rattlesnake

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The Rattlesnake,

1905

Frederic Remington, 1861–1909; born Canton, NY; died Ridgefield, CT
cast by Roman Bronze Works, New York
y1967-135

Information

Title
The Rattlesnake
Dates

1905

Maker
Frederic Remington
Medium

Bronze

Dimensions

59.5 x 30.6 x 45.1 cm (23 7/16 x 12 1/16 x 17 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Paul Bedford, Class of 1897

Object Number
y1967-135
Inscription

Inscribed top, toward back: Copyright by Frederic Remington.;
Incised inside base: No. 46

Marks/Labels/Seals

Right side of base: ROMAN BRONZE WORKS N.Y.

Culture
American
Type
sculpture, bronzes
Materials
bronze
Subject
horses, men, figures (representations), snakes, cowboy hats

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