Willard’s work is defined by its painter sensibility — an enduring influence on generations that followed. Most artists are dead; following is a declaration of love.
Art Institute by the Elevated Lines
Willard Frederic Elms (American, 1900-1956) printed by the National Printing and Engraving Company
The Advance-Guard, or The Military Sacrifice (The Ambush)
Frederic Remington (American, 1861–1909)
A Mexican Vaquero
The Bronco Buster
Frederic Remington (American, 1861–1909) Cast by Henry-Bonnard Bronze Company (American, 1872–1926)
Coming Through the Rye (Over the Range)
Frederic Remington (American, 1861–1909) Cast by Roman Bronze Works (American, founded 1897)
The Mexican Major
Icebound
Willard Metcalf (American, 1858–1925)
View of Cotopaxi
Frederic Edwin Church (American, 1826–1900)
Historians of the Tribe
Ceremony of the Fastest Horse
The Fire Eater Raised His Arms to the Thunder Bird
Slave Market
I Will Tell the White Man
How the Horses Died for Their Country at Santiago
First and Best Camp of the Trip
Sideboard
Daniel Pabst (American, 1826–1910) Philadelphia
Nothing But Cheerful Looks Followed the Bat
Rushing Red Lodges Passed through the Line
Blue Rafters
Frederic Clay Bartlett (American, 1873–1953)
Paddling the Wounded British Officer