VTG CM RUSSELL ON THE WARPATH WOOD FRAMED SIGNED PRINT

Wonderful estate find. C.M. Russell On the Warpath Print. Wood framed and matted print, under glass depicting a troop of Indians on horse back riding down a mountain. It is signed and stamped 1895 with his famous Buffalo Skull in the lower left hand corner, and a lower right hand Copyright Montana Historical Society. I've enlarged a portion of the Frame to show some tiny pecks of white paint, not noticeable otherwise. The Print has loss some of it's vibrant color consistent with age and use. Overall, it's in very good condition. Approx. Measurements: Frame: 21" L x 16.5" H Print: 15.5"L x 11" H Born Charles Marion Russell, in St. Louis and raised in Montana, Russell was fascinated by the stories of the American West. He was a prominent American artist and sculptor who lived from 1864 to 1926. He is widely considered one of the most important artists in the history of Western art, particularly known for his depictions of the American West. His paintings and sculptures were characterized by their attention to detail and realism, and they often depicted the rugged beauty of the West, as well as the struggles of the people who lived there. He was also a storyteller and a writer, and he often wrote about the people and places he depicted in his art. He was also a passionate conservationist, and he used his art to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the natural beauty of the West.