CM RUSSELL

Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926) was an American artist celebrated for his vivid portrayals of the American West in paintings, illustrations, and sculpture. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he moved to Montana as a teenager, where he worked as a cowboy and lived among Native American communities, experiences that deeply shaped his art. Known as the “Cowboy Artist,” Russell created more than 2,000 works that captured the landscapes, wildlife, and people of the frontier with authenticity and storytelling flair. His romantic yet realistic depictions helped define the visual mythology of the West, securing his place as one of America’s most beloved Western artists.