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The Forked Trail
Artist
Russell, Charles Marion
(1864 - 1926)
Date1903
PlaceUSA
Dimensionsboard: 7 1/2 × 11 in. (19.1 × 27.9 cm)
frame: 15 1/2 × 19 1/4 in. (39.4 × 48.9 cm)
frame: 15 1/2 × 19 1/4 in. (39.4 × 48.9 cm)
ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineBequest of Clara S. Peck
Object number83.46.12 F
DescriptionSmall horizontal rectangular image, showing Native American party on horseback; traversing diagonal plane on uphill grade; coming upon forked trail; party centrally located with main figure of chief on white horse; others on dark horses and all carrying lances; valley and plains below, with suggestion of river in middle distance; background dominated by large mountains and mesa under clear yellowing sky; foreground of trail and bottom half of riders in shadows; sun's rays come over top of hill and illuminate chief and party.Collections
- Art of the American West
On View
Remington & Russell Gallery