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Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell

Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell

Russell, Charles M.
Rogers, Will
Russell, Nancy C.

Paperback

Indigenous Art of the AmericasIndividual ArtistsRegional: West

ISBN10: 1025686233
ISBN13: 9781025686233
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.36 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Good Medicine: The Illustrated Letters of Charles M. Russell offers an intimate and visually stunning window into the soul of one of America's most beloved Western artists. Known widely as the cowboy artist, Charles M. Russell did more than paint grand canvases; he filled his personal correspondence with vibrant sketches, watercolors, and heartfelt stories that captured the spirit of the fading frontier. This collection brings together these charming and often humorous letters, revealing Russell's deep respect for the landscapes, people, and wildlife of the American West.

Through his informal prose and spontaneous drawings, readers gain a unique perspective on the transition from the open range to the modern era. The letters, written to friends and fellow luminaries, showcase Russell's authentic voice, his vernacular wit, and his unwavering commitment to portraying the West as he lived it. From detailed depictions of indigenous life to the daily rhythms of the cattle trails, the illustrations within these pages serve as both a vital historical record and a testament to Russell's artistic genius. Good Medicine is more than just a collection of correspondence; it is a poignant narrative of a vanishing way of life, preserved by a man who truly belonged to the land he documented.

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