Christmas Meat" Oil on Canvas Giclée Reproduction after Charles M. Russell, 1915
In "Christmas Meat," Charles M. Russell captures a quiet moment of frontier life, as a trapper approaches a pioneer standing in the doorway of his log cabin. The trapper gestures toward the deer carcass strapped to his horse, offering his winter hunt for trade or goodwill. The pioneer, with one hand tucked into his waistband and a pipe in his other, contemplates the offering thoughtfully. Around them, an ax lies wedged in a log, split wood scattered at the ready. In the distance, the sun slips behind a snow-covered mountain, casting soft yellow light across a gray winter sky, adding a touch of warmth to the rugged, snow-laden landscape.
Dimensions: 31 x 22 inches
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926), also known as C.M. Russell, or Charlie Russell was a renowned artist of the American West whose work has left an indelible mark on Western art. Born in Oak Hill, Missouri, and later residing in Great Falls, Montana, Russell created over 2,000 paintings and sculptures that vividly depict the lives of cowboys, Native Americans, and Western landscapes. His art captures the essence of a disappearing frontier, celebrated for its authenticity, color, and lively storytelling. Known for his deep connection to the scenes he portrayed, Russell's legacy endures as one of the great artistic chroniclers of the American West.
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