Birthdate: March 19, 1864
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. Louis
Died: October 24, 1926
Charles Marion Russell, also known as C. M. Russell, was a celebrated American artist renowned for his vivid depictions of the American Old West. He produced over 2,000 paintings and sculptures showcasing cowboys, Native Americans, and landscapes from the western United States and Alberta, Canada. Russell, often called “the cowboy artist,” was not only a talented painter but also a storyteller and author who championed the cause of Native Americans in the West. His works are prominently exhibited in numerous museums across the United States, highlighting his substantial impact on Western art.
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