Indian War Party 1901

Charles M. Russell, a renowned American painter, is well-known for his depictions of the American West. This painting, “Indian War Party,” created in 1901, showcases Russell’s signature style. The painting depicts a group of Native American warriors on horseback, their feathered headdresses and traditional attire clearly visible, in a stark, desert landscape. The scene is charged with anticipation and a sense of dramatic tension. This painting captures a pivotal moment in American history, the confrontation between Native American tribes and European settlers.