To own a Russell is to have a truly fine piece of art by an American artist. Russell spent his time with the Indians in Montana he had a very keen feeling and understanding of the people and the land. Here is an offering of 11 Limited Edition numbered prints Russell drew in 1899. These are 1st generation prints on archival quality acid free 80lb ecru paper in perfect condition with Russell’s signature in the plate. Each piece is 15 ¼ x 12 ¼ with the image sight 12 ½ x 9 ¼. This wonderful collection is offered as a full set of 11 images. You will receive a limited edition numbered set between 400 and 500 of 1000.
The following titles of works are:
The Indian of the Plain as He Was…one of Russell’s favorite drawings. The figure at the right in monogram is a symbolic antelope with the Blood Indians words Ah-Wah-Cous or antelope, the name the Bloods gave Russell the winter he lived with them.
Nature’s Cattle…Wild game on the open range fascinated Russell…he gathered buffalo, antelope and elk at the watering hole in this drawing.
Hold Up of the Overland Stage…Big Nose George was one of the most infamous characters of stagecoach days, and Russell used him several times as a central character.
The Christmas Dinner…Holidays in the West usually went unobserved, but Christmas was one day that deserved celebration.
The Shell Game…A shell game would attract anyone in sight, either to guess and gamble or just look on.
The Scouts…The eyes and ears of the whole Indian nation were scouts.
Painting the Town…The cowpunchers headed to town after days on the range where they found irresistible temptations of women, whiskey and gambling!
Last of the Buffalo…three generations of Indians preparing what was left of the buffalo to sell to the white man. The background shows a Red River cart, the first wheeled vehicle of the plains Indians.
Picture Writing…Written record of great events in Indian tribal life on the plains was made on tanned hides with natural mineral colors.
The Last of His Race…Russell’s hometown of Great Falls is the background for this drawing. Russell loved raw land.
One Untitled Piece …This piece is Jakes Cabin
Thank you for taking the time to look, please contact me with any questions.