1952 “End of the Rope” by Charles Russell

There’s something timeless about the sharp snap of a lasso, the cloud of dust kicked up by hooves, and the perfect tension between rider and steer. This 1952 vintage postcard titled "End of the Rope" brings that tension vividly to life. A reproduction of an earlier painting by Charles Marion Russell, the scene shows a cowboy mid-action, leaning hard in his saddle as he ropes a steer clean off its feet. The cowboy's red bandana flutters in the movement, his face set in focus and grit. Behind them, the quiet tones of an open Western plain stretch into the distance, a reminder of the vast frontier that once defined the American spirit.

This painting is part of a celebrated series by C.M. Russell, whose legacy looms large in Western art. Known as “the cowboy artist,” Russell created over 2,000 works capturing the everyday heroics of cowboys, Native Americans, and rugged landscapes across the United States and Alberta, Canada. But Russell was more than an artist—he was a storyteller and a quiet force for justice, using his voice to support Native American communities. His efforts helped lead to the creation of Montana’s Rocky Boy Reservation 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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