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Displaced Flames fan · 07-31-2009, 07:34 PM

In the category of visual artist, I select Charles M Russell.

Charles Marion Russell (March 19, 1864, St. Louis, Missouri—October 24, 1926, Great Falls, Montana)[1], also known as C. M. Russell, was an artist Western United States, in addition to bronze sculptures. Known as 'the cowboy artist'[2], Russell was also a storyteller and author. The C. M. Russell Museum Complex is located in his hometown of Great Falls, Montana houses more than 2,000 Russell artworks, personal objects, and artifacts. of the American West. Russell created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Indians, and landscapes set in the
Russell's mural entitled Lewis and Clark Meeting the Flathead Indians hangs in the state capitol building in Helena, Montana. Russell's 1918 painting Piegans sold for $5.6 million dollars at a 2005 auction.

I am no art expert, I would wilt in The Louvre or any similar museum as my lack of knowledge of the great artists would surely be exposed! However, I do have an appreciation for art. Certain things move me. As a child of the west, Russell's extensive body of work provided a backdrop for everything I deemed important as a kid. There have been many 'cowboy artists', but none are as prolific or excellent (IMHO) as Charles M Russell.

Piegans

Lewis and Clark Meet the Flathead Indians

Before the White Man

07-31-2009, 07:34 PM	#98
Displaced Flames fan Franchise Player Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Kalispell, Montana Exp:	In the category of visual artist, I select Charles M Russell. Charles Marion Russell (March 19, 1864, St. Louis, Missouri—October 24, 1926, Great Falls, Montana)[1], also known as C. M. Russell, was an artist Western United States, in addition to bronze sculptures. Known as 'the cowboy artist'[2], Russell was also a storyteller and author. The C. M. Russell Museum Complex is located in his hometown of Great Falls, Montana houses more than 2,000 Russell artworks, personal objects, and artifacts. of the American West. Russell created more than 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Indians, and landscapes set in the Russell's mural entitled Lewis and Clark Meeting the Flathead Indians hangs in the state capitol building in Helena, Montana. Russell's 1918 painting Piegans sold for $5.6 million dollars at a 2005 auction. I am no art expert, I would wilt in The Louvre or any similar museum as my lack of knowledge of the great artists would surely be exposed! However, I do have an appreciation for art. Certain things move me. As a child of the west, Russell's extensive body of work provided a backdrop for everything I deemed important as a kid. There have been many 'cowboy artists', but none are as prolific or excellent (IMHO) as Charles M Russell. Piegans Lewis and Clark Meet the Flathead Indians Before the White Man __________________ I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck Last edited by Displaced Flames fan; 07-31-2009 at 07:45 PM.