1952 “Rider of the Rough String” by Charles Russell

Take a step back to a time when the American West still stirred the imagination and the open plains echoed with the sound of hooves and grit. This 1952 vintage postcard titled "Rider of the Rough String" captures the raw, untamed spirit of cowboy life.  A fearless cowboy clings to a rearing bronco, hat raised high and lasso trailing like a ribbon in the wind. Behind him, a gathering of onlookers and a covered chuck wagon root the scene in frontier history, their relaxed stance contrasting with the high-stakes energy in the foreground.

This piece fits into the tradition of Western art by legendary Charles Marion Russell. Known as “the cowboy artist,” Russell created more than 2,000 paintings and sculptures that brought to life the landscapes, Native cultures, and frontier stories of the American West and Alberta, Canada. Beyond his art, he was a passionate storyteller and a defender of Native rights, supporting efforts that led to the establishment of the Rocky Boy Reservation in Montana in 1916.

This postcard would look great framed, make a wonderful host or hostess gift, or make an excellent addition to any collection.

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