Charles Schreyvogel

Biography

Born in 1861, Charles Schreyvogel trained his eye on the rugged life of cavalrymen and Plains riders, transforming Western scenes into dynamic works that captured the dust, the horses, and the human determination of the frontier.

His paintings, lauded for their historical detail and dramatic motion, won awards at national exhibitions and continue to hang in museums, preserving a vision of the West; he is laid to rest at Flower Hill Cemetery, where admirers remember his quiet dedication to craft.