Charles Marion Russell Artist color photo

Description: An original period image restored and tinted by internationally known color artist and author of "Restoring and Tinting Vintage Images", David Richardson. This is an exclusive listing of his work. Each image is taken from a high resolution negative and then cleaned of blemishes, damage, scratches, and whatever the decades have caused. Then the image is carefully brought back to life by adding color to the black and white image. By using these techniques the hands of time are turned back and for the first time you can see the images in color as they might have been on the day they were taken. You have your choice of size and finish for the photo. Note that the size you choose may require cropping and the finished image may appear slightly different than the one shown. If preferred a white border can be added above/below or left/right to allow all of the original image to print. If not requested when placing your order your image may be cropped. If you would like to see how a specific image will look for the size you have chosen, please contact us and indicate the size you are interested in. Matte Finish:E-Surface Photo Paper is by far our most popular photographic paper. As a professional paper, it boasts rich, sharp color that won't fade or yellow, creating beautiful prints that will last for years to come. Glossy (Metallic) finish:Our Metallic Photo Paper features a unique pearlescent surface. It offers highly saturated colors, ultra-bright backgrounds, and will last a lifetime with typical home storage. Charles Russell "The West is dead... you may lose a sweetheart but you won't forget her." Charles Russell Iconic Western artist Charles Marion Russell grew up in St. Louis, Mo. dreaming of becoming a cowboy. In March of 1880, 16-year-old Russell “light out for the Territory ahead” to experience the frontier in Montana. Russell soon discovered herding was not for him. “I’d lose the damn things as fast as they put’em on the ranch”, he wrote. Renowned internationally for his paintings, sculptures and books depicting rivers before dams, the frontier before ranches and well known events from the Indian point of view, Russell also created “pocket art”. Instead of jangling coins while standing around talking, using modeling clay, Russell would be busy creating a sculpture in his pocket. When completed, Russell would pull out a mouse, dog, or other animal and gift it to whomever was interested. Growing up, Russell would draw and make animals out of clay. His artistic career was launched during the harsh winter of 1886 – 1887, later known as the “Great Die Up”. Russell drew “Waiting for a Chinook”, a picture of a starving cow losing a standoff with two coyotes. The biggest cattleman in the country, Louie Kaufman, in a letter asked ranch owner Jesse Phelps how the cattle was surviving the winter. Russell recalls, “…. Jesse says to me, ‘I must write a letter to Louie and tell him how tough it is.’ I was sitting at the table with him and I said, ‘I’ll make a sketch to go with it.’ So I made one, a small water color about the size of a postal card, and I said to Jesse, ‘Put that in your letter.’ He looked at it and said, ‘Hell, he don’t need a letter, this will be enough.” The image was reproduced in several Montana newspapers; turning the cowpoke into a working artist.

Price: 11.5 USD

Location: Los Angeles, CA

End Time: 2024-08-31T05:23:12.000Z

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