Charles M. Russell: Photographing the Legend (The Charles M. Russell Center Series on Art and Photography of the American West)
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.61 (771 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806144734 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 328 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. Because Nancy Russell used photographs to promote her artist husband’s career and artistic identity, we also see the medium's early application as a marketing tool in the hands of a surprisingly savvy businesswoman. Born in 1864 to a well-to-do family in St. Russell himself. 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. More than that, the book shows how the Cowboy Artist personified what he portrayed. Along the way we meet some of the most interesting photographers of the era, as Russell posed for Edward S. When he moved to Helena at sixteen, his passions came together, as professional and ama
Lillian Smith said A treasure trove of text and photos of the "Cowboy Artist". 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 "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 t. 60 photo history of Russell from his youth to his final years. Many of t. 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 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 fir. A Quality Offering 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
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. Thoroughly accessible to readers of all backgrounds, 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. Russell (1864–1926), an artist, storyteller, and author also known as the 'Co