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Charles M. Russell Watercolors of the Old West

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Charles M. Russell Watercolors of the Old West
Presented in this lot is a Rare set of Five (5) prints in the original folder of "Charles M. Russell Watercolors of the Old West", 1958, Penn Prints. This collections consists of "Letter To Geo. W. Farr", "Indians And Scouts Talking", "When Cows Were Wild", "Intruders", and, "Surprise Attack", suitable for framing. Charles Marion Russell (1864-1926), also known as C. M. Russell, Charlie Russell, and "Kid" Russell, was an artist of the Old American West. Russell created more than 4,000 works of art including 2,000 paintings of cowboys, Indians, and landscapes set in the Western United States and in Alberta, Canada, in addition to bronze sculptures. Known as the Cowboy Artist, Montana native Russell had an eye for portraying the Old West like few ever could. Russell worked on a number of different ranching outfits for several years, all the while painting and sketching as he went along. His time on the range along with a stint living with the Kainai Nation (Blood Tribe), part of the Blackfoot Confederacy, gave him intimate knowledge into the life and culture of the Old West and the people who lived in it. This collection is in very nice condition overall, bright and clean, no marring observed. Folio cover is in good overall condition, scuffing noted to front illustrated cover and folio edges. No other obvious marring noted. Each print measures 16"L x 12"W.*