Charles Marion Russell (American, 1864-1926) Saddling Up Ink on paper 6-3/4 x 9-1/4 inches (17.1 x 23.5 cm) Initialed lower left: CMR PROVENANCE: Mrs. Velma Henderson, Utica, New York (Previously from Great Falls, Montana, the home of Charles Marion Russell); James Graham & Sons, New York; Gerald P. Peters, New York; Fenn Galleries, Ltd., Santa Fe, New Mexico; Lockwood's Midwestern Galleries., Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio; Nedra Matteucci Galleries, Santa Fe, New Mexico; Private collection, Fort Worth, Texas, acquired from the above, 1998. Charles M. Russell, renowned for his vivid depictions of the American West, excelled in pen and ink works that captured the rugged spirit of frontier life. His intricate linework and expressive details brought cowboys to life with remarkable authenticity. Unlike his colorful oil paintings and watercolors, Russell's pen and ink drawings emphasized raw emotion, movement, and storytelling through bold strokes and fine cross-hatching. These monochrome pieces often illustrated letters, personal notes, and books, showcase his humor and deep connection to Western culture. The present work is recorded in Charles M. Russell: A Catalogue Raisonné as CR.DR.525. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice