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Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Following the Buffalo Runners
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.
Image courtesy of the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum.

Following the Buffalo Runners

Artifact ID1968.70.2
Object Type Painting
Date 1907
Medium Oil on canvas
DimensionsOverall (Unframed) H 23 1/2 in x W 35 1/2 in (59.7 cm x 90.2 cm )
 Overall (Framed) H 34 1/2 in x W 46 1/2 in (87.6 cm x 118.1 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionOil painting of Native American women, children, and elderly on horseback in the desert with mountains in the background. Gold-painted wood frame.
Inscriptions and MarkingsSignature lower left: "CM Russell" w/outline of cow skull.
Historical NoteCharles Marion Russell was an American artist known for his paintings and sculptures depicting the American West, including Native Americans, cowboys, and landscapes.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from the general public to President Johnson during his term in office. It was received by President Johnson, until the President donated it to the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum in 1968.
National Archives Catalog CollectionLyndon B. Johnson Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 192413)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 189698376)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum. The LBJ Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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