Shotgun Hospitality by Frederic Remington. A group of figures, including a seated man with a shotgun and two standing Indigenous men, are gathered by a campfire next to a covered wagon at night.

Shotgun Hospitality

Frederic Remington

1908 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A dramatic nocturne depicting a tense campfire encounter on the American frontier.

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Where it works

A grounded artwork with confident presence with softened cool notes — anchors the wall with steady presence.

Often works in
Library · Living Room · Study
Placement
Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
Walls
Best where a lighter wall gives it room to show
Color notes
Charcoal black, Rich brown, Olive green

About the piece

Painted in 1908, this oil on canvas by Frederic Remington is a premier example of his late-career nocturnes. The scene uses sharp tonal contrast to illuminate a quiet, tense exchange between figures on the frontier, with the warm glow of the firelight playing against the deep, cool blues of the desert night.