Charles M. Russell: Legacy
Category: Books,History,Americas
Charles M. Russell: Legacy Details
From Library Journal Present-day admirers of the prolific Charles M. Russell's paintings and sculptures might be surprised to learn how often he transformed his Western themes into book, newspaper, and magazine illustrations. He further propagated his vision of the West, and supported himself, by producing images for calendars and postcards, advertisements, businesses and organizations, and souvenir pamphlets for events. Russell's spirit pervades this volume, much as his art permeated late 19th- and early 20th-century society. Peterson has compiled a colorful visual display of Russell's Old West, including proud Native Americans, bold adventurers, angry bears, starving cattle, buffalo skulls, round-ups, and hold-ups. The intertwining of Russell's personal and professional lives is discussed in detail. An important addition to other recent books on Western arts, this is especially recommended for collectors and librarians wishing to better identify printed Russell material.AAnne Marie Lane, American Heritage Ctr., Laramie, WYCopyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. Read more
Reviews
I have re-read this book many times because I'm always finding or seeing something I haven't seen before. The illustrations are beautiful and Mr. Peterson's writing thorough and informative. Anyone interested in the Old West as seen through the eyes of this artist, has been captured in this book. Perhaps that is why Peterson won back-to-back Wrangler awards for the best western art book. He knows what he's doing and does it well. Beautiful!