Charles M. Russell

by Peter H. Hassrick

In 1880, Charles M. Russell headed west to Montana, where he worked as a wrangler and chronicled in paint, ink, and watercolor the West and its people. For his splendid depictions of bronco riders, roundups, and everyday ranch life, Russell soon became known as "the Cowboy Artist." Yet this "Cowboy Artist" also spent much time among the Indians and developed a sympathetic understanding of and appreciation for their efforts to preserve their way of life. Russellâ s memorable paintings and drawings portray a frontier that was vanishing, not only for Indians but also for cowboys.

Peter H. Hassrick discusses Russellâ s work in the context of the artistâ s experiences in the West and the people who influenced his artistic style.

155 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1989

Reviews

[James M · Rating 4 out of 5]

beautifull painting. and interesting to read about what went behind the paitings.