The Half Breed
1900
Charles Marion Russell, known as the 'Cowboy Artist,' brings the rugged frontier to life in this striking sketch. The figure, a mixed-heritage trapper dressed in fringed buckskin and beadwork, stands ready with a rifle and a pipe, embodying the tough spirit of the Old West. Russell actually lived as a cowboy before becoming an artist, so his details—from the moccasins to the wide-brimmed hat—are incredibly authentic. You can even spot a tiny vignette of a horse-drawn cart in the bottom corner, a classic Russell touch to show the busy life of the trail.
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