Capt.William Clark Meeting the Indians of the N.W. by Charles Marion Russell

Capt.William Clark Meeting the Indians of the N.W. - Charles Marion Russell - Canvas Oil Painting

Product Overview

Capt.William Clark Meeting the Indians of the N.W. - Charles Marion Russell - Canvas Oil Painting suits both traditional and modern interiors. As a fine art oil painting, it works as a standalone focal point or as part of a dining room gallery wall, and unlike a print it is genuinely hand painted in oils.

The Story Behind the Painting

Captain William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition Meeting with the Indians of the Northwest

1897
Oil on canvas
29 1/2 inches x 41 1/2 inches.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) stirred Russell's imagination like no other event in Montana's past and he painted it a number of times both in color and black and white. Though this painting was originally called Lewis and Clark Meeting the Mandan Indians, the specific occurrence Russell meant to depict remains unclear. Here, Clark steps forward with aloof dignity to shake hands with the Indian headman while Charbonneau, husband of Sacajawea, interprets and Clark's black servant, York, looks on. As was traditional at the time, the figures appear stiffly conventionalized and the colors "kind of stout," to use Russell's own words, running to browns and greys. None the less, this impressive, large scale performance was a touchstone work in defining Russell's local reputation in the year he took up permanent residence in Great Falls.

Collectors often choose this fine art image when searching for fine art oil painting that feels substantial rather than decorative or disposable.

100% Hand Painted on Canvas

This is a genuine hand painted oil painting, not a canvas print. Our painters match the palette of Capt.William Clark Meeting the Indians of the N.W. by eye and build up the fine art forms in thin layers, which is what gives the finished fine art oil painting its luminosity.

What Is Included

• Painted entirely by hand in oils on artist-grade canvas, with no giclée or inkjet process involved.
• Edges include an additional 2-inch blank allowance, ideal for gallery wrapping or framing.
• Direct-from-studio worldwide delivery with no third-party resellers.
• Available canvas sizes for this hand painted oil painting: 30 X 40 in, 36 X 48 in, 48 X 72 in.
• Any size you need can be produced — just tell us your preferred dimensions.
• Flexible shipping through DHL, UPS, FedEx, USPS and partner networks.
• Free professional stretching on wooden stretcher bars — contact us for framing options.
• You will receive a photo of your completed painting by email for sign-off prior to shipping.

Where to Hang It

Hang this fine art oil painting above a sofa, console, or bed to give a dining room an instant focal point. Its timeless palette works with both minimalist and period interiors, and the piece also makes a considered gift for housewarmings, weddings, and art lovers.

Shipping & Guarantee

Order Capt.William Clark Meeting the Indians of the N.W. as a hand painted oil painting on canvas and add lasting timeless character to your dining room. Custom sizes, a digital proof before dispatch, and secure worldwide shipping are included.