Montana’s Charlie Russell

Discover the rich story and stunning artistry of Charles M. Russell through over 230 works—paintings, watercolors, sculptures, letters—housed in the Montana Historical Society. From his early cowboy sketches to iconic masterpieces, this collection reveals the frontier West as Russell lived and imagined it.

• Features vivid reproductions of Russell's career-spanning art, including rare letters and sculptures
• Insightful essays explore the evolution of Russell's style and the stories behind each piece
• Showcases masterpieces like Waiting for a Chinook and When the Land Belonged to God
• Traces Russell's journey from Montana wrangler to internationally acclaimed Cowboy Artist
• Includes detailed background on the growth of the Montana Historical Society's unparalleled Russell collection
• Perfect for art lovers, Western history enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the enduring spirit of the American frontier

"A not-to-be missed insider's view of one of America's most important collections of Charles M. Russell's art. A visual feast."
—B. Byron Price, director, Charles M. Russell Center for the Study of Art of the American West, and editor of Charles M Russell: A Catalogue Raisonné

Step into the world of the American West with one of the finest collections of Russell's art, revealing the spirit of Montana's landscapes and legends like never before.

432 Pages
Hardcover