DescriptionRemington modeled and copyrighted "The Mountain Man" in 1903. For his subject he chose a dramatic episode in the life of a French Canadian trapper: his and his mount's descent on an almost vertical slope. Man and horse work together to make the trip down a treacherously rocky decline. The horse has been given full rein to choose its pace and path; the rider leans sharply back and balances himself by holding onto the tail strap with his right hand. The Museum's bronze was cast in 1907 in the lost-wax technique and was purchased, along with three other statuettes, directly from the artist. Relatively few casts of "The Mountain Man" were produced during Remington's lifetime; the number is thought to be about fifteen.

Signatures, Inscriptions, and MarkingsSignature: [on base, near horse's left front leg]: Copyright / Frederic Remington
Marks: [foundry mark, back of base]: Roman Bronze Works N.Y.; [cast number, underside of base, stamped] 9.
Inscriptions: [base, below signature, stamped]: TIFFANY & Co.

Provenancethe artist (until 1907)