Framed What an Unbranded Cow Has Cost by Frederic Remington

Product Overview:

• Proudly handmade in the USA
• Wood frame with mat, glass front, paper duster backing with wire hanger
• Museum quality Giclee digital print using archival paper and inks (not printed on parchment like many of our offerings)
• Standard size frame measures approx. 24" wide x 16.5" tall
• Poster size frame measures approx. 36" wide x 25.5" tall

Product Details:

"What an Unbranded Cow Has Cost" by Frederic Remington is a grim and evocative painting that reveals the deadly consequences of cattle rustling and lawlessness in the Old West. Set against a desolate landscape, the scene shows dead cowboys lying sprawled on the dry, dusty ground—victims of a violent confrontation likely over ownership of unbranded cattle. Their lifeless bodies, surrounded by scattered belongings and a somber stillness, are a stark contrast to the romanticized image of the cowboy. Remington’s subdued color palette and careful composition emphasize the harsh justice and fatal risks of frontier life. The painting serves as a sobering commentary on the price of greed and the brutal reality behind Western legends.