When the Plains Were His 1906

"When the Plains Were His" is a 1906 painting by Charles M. Russell. The artwork depicts Native Americans on horseback riding across a vast, open landscape. Russell was known for his depictions of the American West and his romanticized portrayal of Native American life. This painting captures a sense of freedom and movement as the riders traverse the wide-open spaces of the plains. The painting's realism and attention to detail are characteristic of Russell's style, and it reflects a time when Native American cultures were being rapidly transformed by westward expansion.