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Summer is a great time to explore the art spread across the Ada community – especially for viewers unable to visit art galleries elsewhere in Ohio.
As a weekly series, The Icon will feature the art located on The Remington Walk on the Ohio Northern University campus. For some viewers, this series is familiar. For others, it may be a first-time experience.
Either way, it’s an opportunity to take a walk and view some art that is uniquely Ada. The Walk is spread through campus and may be viewed by following the ONU walking path, beginning near Affinity Village, west of The Freed Center.
The information about the Remington Walk is provided by ONU.
This week’s feature
Trooper of the Plains
This was Remington's last-ever cast bronze during his lifetime. The beautifully sculptured horse has all four hoofs off the ground. It is supported by a single sage brush so the horse and rider seem to be in flight.
Remington extensive research so the rider is authenticlly outfitted with the fighting equipment of his time.
Calvary horses were assigned to individual riders who exclusively trained and used them. They were branded with the number of the regiment and letter of the troop in case a horse was found without a rider.
Also in this series
Part 1- Stagecoach
Part 2 - The Outlaw
Part 3 – Mountain Man
Part 4 - Wooly Chaps
Part 5 - The Cheyenne
Part 6 - Rattlesnake
CLICK HERE to view the previous installment in this series. Each installment includes a link to the earlier installment.
