Indians Stalking Elk
1897
Charles Marion Russell, the famous 'cowboy artist,' captures a tense moment of the hunt in this 1897 scene. Two Native American hunters crouch behind rocky outcroppings, completely focused on a distant herd of elk grazing on the hillside. One hunter aims a rifle while the other draws a bow, showcasing a fascinating mix of traditional and modern weaponry. Their horses wait patiently in the background, tethered but ready for the chase. Russell lived in Montana and painted what he knew, offering an authentic, ground-level view of the American West that feels more like a snapshot from a diary than a staged studio portrait.
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