Indian Woman Moving Camp with Travois 1897

This watercolor painting by Charles M. Russell, created in 1897, depicts a group of Native American women moving camp with a travois. The travois, a simple frame used for transporting goods, is pulled by a horse. The scene is set in the American West, with a vast expanse of plains visible in the background. Russell was known for his romanticized depictions of the American West and his focus on the lives of Native Americans. This painting captures a moment of everyday life for a Native American family, showcasing the importance of horses and the travois in their culture.