Against the backdrop of the social and pol itical reform of the early 1900s\, Nancy Cooper Russell was a woman ahead of her time. A self-taught business woman with the ability to take charge\ , Nancy helped Charles M. Russell become the highest paid living artist of his time. Art historians consistently give her credit for being the reaso n the world has the extraordinary Russell paintings and sculptures that gr ace galleries and private collections today. Bradbury brings Nancy Russell to life and shares the story of her chance meeting with the Montana cowbo y artist who would become her husband. She describes the world of art that celebrated the myth of the west at the beginning of the 20th century and tells stories about the renowned artists and celebrities the Russell's kne w as they traveled from New York City to the growing California suburb cal led Hollywood.
\nOffered in partnership with Humanities Mont ana and The Extreme History Project.
\nhttps://bozemanlibrary. libnet.info/event/12537147 URL;VALUE=URI:https://bozemanlibrary.libnet.info/event/12537147 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR