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Driving Buffalo Over the Cliff, 1914 (w/c, ink and gouache on board)
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Driving Buffalo Over the Cliff, 1914 (w/c, ink and gouache on board)
7305730 Driving Buffalo Over the Cliff, 1914 (w/c, ink and gouache on board) by Russell, Charles Marion (1865-1926); 38.7x46.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist: Charles M. Russell (1864-1926)
Signed with the artist's monogrammed signature CM Russell and dated 1914 (lower right)); Photo © Sotheby's
Media ID 28385732
© Sotheby's / Bridgeman Images
Aborogines American Native Indians Buffalo Cliff Cliffs Cultural Flock Herd Herding Hills Hilly Indigenous Peoples Of The Americas Indigineous Mauri Native America Native American Indian Native American Indians Native Americans Watercolors Watercolour Paint Wild Wilds 1900 1910 Years 10 10s 1910 1919 1910 1919 Years 10 10s America Continent Years 1910 Years 10 Years Ten
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Driving Buffalo Over the Cliff, 1914
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is a captivating and thought-provoking artwork by Charles Marion Russell. This stunning watercolor, ink, and gouache painting depicts a significant moment in American history during the early twentieth century. The scene showcases a group of Native Americans working together to drive a herd of wild buffalo over a cliff. The artist's attention to detail brings this dramatic event to life, capturing the intensity and danger involved in such an endeavor. The vibrant colors used in this piece add depth and dimension to the landscape, highlighting the hilly terrain against which this action unfolds. Russell's portrayal not only celebrates the skill and bravery of these Native American individuals but also serves as a poignant reminder of their deep connection with nature and their reliance on buffalo for survival. It offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on America's complex history while appreciating the beauty captured within this artwork. This particular print is part of a private collection and bears Russell's monogrammed signature along with its creation date in 1914. Its inclusion in Sotheby's catalog highlights its significance as an important piece within American art history. Overall, "Driving Buffalo Over the Cliff, 1914" stands as both an artistic masterpiece and historical documentation that invites us to contemplate our relationship with nature and indigenous cultures throughout time.
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