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| Title | : | Charles M. Russell: Photographing the Legend (The Charles M. Russell Center Series on Art and Photography of the American West) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.73 (941 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806144734 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-12-10 |
| Language | : | English |
Curtis, Roland Reed, Clarence S. Standing or mounted, in boots and wide-brimmed hat, sash knotted at his waist, gaze steady under a hank of unruly hair: he is the one and only "Cowboy Artist." What is not so well known is the story that unfolds in the myriad photographs of Russell, pictures that document a remarkable life while also reflecting the evolution of photography and the depiction of the American West at the turn of the twentieth century. This biography makes use of hundreds of images of Russell, many never before published, to explore the role of photography in shaping the artist's public image and the making and selling of his art. When he moved to Helena at sixteen, his passions came together, as professional and amateur photographers made their way to the Montana Territory to document the cowboy life that Charlie was embracing and beginning to paint. Bull, Hildore C. Russell himself. Larry Len Peterson traces Russell's image and his career from these first adventures to his apotheosis as an artist, and then to his California period and his final days as the grand statesman of the American West. Louis, Russell was smitten early on by the burgeoning art of photography and the images of the West that were proliferating as rapidly as the frontier was disappearing. Born in 1864 to a well-to-do family in St. Alongside Peterson's engrossing tale of the life of this American icon, the hundreds of photographs
"A treasure trove of text and photos of the "Cowboy Artist"" according to Lillian Smith. The fabulous photo illustrated fold-over dust jacket with one photo of Russell in his old age on the front and a photo of Nancy and Charles in their prime on the back heralds the wealth of information inside. The sturdy cloth binding is unusual for a book retailing for $60. This is the best biography of Russell ever written combining informative text with a 260 photo history of Russell from his youth to his final years. Many of the photos have never been published before and the text includes biographical information about Russell that is not found in other books. I think you . L. P. Zuber said A Winner!. Larry L. Peterson has provided pictures, previously unseen in any other book on C.M. Russell, and the verbiage of Russell's life is completely and thoroughly covered. Peterson has won "A Winner!" according to L. P. Zuber. Larry L. Peterson has provided pictures, previously unseen in any other book on C.M. Russell, and the verbiage of Russell's life is completely and thoroughly covered. Peterson has won 2 national awards for his western art books, even a previous one on Russell. This one looks like another award winner to me. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who admires Montana's cowboy artist, Charlie Russell, or anyone who wants a first-hand account of the West as seen through the eyes of someone who lived among the cowboys and Indians. This book is a masterpiece!. national awards for his western art books, even a previous one on Russell. This one looks like another award winner to me. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who admires Montana's cowboy artist, Charlie Russell, or anyone who wants a first-hand account of the West as seen through the eyes of someone who lived among the cowboys and Indians. This book is a masterpiece!. A Quality Offering Emma Mae The western art world should be salivating.For if there is one definitive book on CM Russell that best captures the life and times of the iconic artist and man, Peterson's book definitely is their feast.Peterson's focus on historical accuracy and his endearing knowledge of Russell and his art continues to reflect Peterson's solid reputation for creating a quality piece of art in itself.From the cover to the last page, this piece truly reflects Peterson's methodical grasp for detail and he even goes so far as to include previously unseen pictures of Russell and record unread st
"Charles M. Russell (1864–1926), an artist, storyteller, and author also known as the 'Cowboy Artist,' famous for capturing iconic memories of the American West. Russell: Photographing the Legend is a coffee-table book offering both an in-depth biography and a wealth of photography about Charles M. Russell: Photographing the Legend is captivating from cover to cover, and a welcome contribution to public and college library biography shelves—as well as a fine gift for any connoisseur of Russell's classic works. Many of the hundreds of photographs of Russell have never before been published; they capture him riding horses, at his log cabin studio, 'almost cracking a smile' with his infant adopted son, and much more. Highl
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