Cowboy Bargaining for an Indian Girl 1895

Charles M. Russell's "Cowboy Bargaining for an Indian Girl," painted in 1895, exemplifies the artist's signature style of depicting the American West. The scene, set against a backdrop of tipis and a campfire, portrays a negotiation between a cowboy and a Native American man, suggesting a transaction involving a young woman. The painting captures the cultural exchange and social dynamics of the frontier, highlighting the complex relationship between cowboys and Indigenous peoples. The painting is an important historical artifact that showcases the realities of the Wild West, a period characterized by both conflict and cooperation.