Nocturnes

Nocturne oil on panel 24 x 24 by Len Sodenkamp

One of my favorite painters is Fredrick Remington (1861-1909) his magnificent nocturnes marked an important new direction at the time for the celebrated illustrator, writer, and sculptor of the American vanishing frontier.

I would like to recommend a beautiful book by Nancy K. Anderson with essays by Alexander Nemerov and William C. Sharpe. The book is called THE COLOR OF NIGHT and it is the definitive resource on Remington’s nocturnes. Large reproductions of his stunning paintings are beautifully illustrated including other works not seen publicly since his death. This interesting publication provides inside commentary from  Remington's personal diaries and letters from his contemporary critics of the time.

Happy painting,

Len Sodenkamp