Lewis and Clark
1918
Charles Marion Russell brings the legendary Lewis and Clark expedition to life with scratchy, energetic ink lines that practically make the horses trot off the page. You can see the Native American guide at the front, confidently pointing the way for the weary soldiers and their pack animals trailing behind through the rugged, mountainous terrain. Created in 1918, this sketch captures the raw, untamed spirit of the American West that Russell was so famous for depicting. It feels less like a stiff historical record and more like a quick, breathless snapshot taken right on the trail.
- Technique
- Pen and ink drawing
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