Curatorial Narrative Remington’s “Indian Fire God” (The Going of the Medicine-Horse) is an exemplary exemplar of late 19th-century American realism. Executed between 1895 and 1899, this work finds its place within a broader cultural context that sought to redefine the American identity through representation of the Native American experience. The artist’s technique, characterized by impasto brushwork, imbues the composition with tactile quality, inviting the viewer to contemplate the rugged terrain and inclement weather that encase the central figure.The palette’s somber tone dark grays, black, and white establishes a severe chromatic structure, which in turn sets off the imposing presence of the Medicine-Horse at its center. As the piece is scaled up to 44×65, its atmospheric weight becomes increasingly pronounced, casting a deep sense of foreboding over the surrounding space. In an interior environment, this would necessitate st