
Framed Lewis and Clark on the Lower Columbia by Charles Marion Russell
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Lewis and Clark Reach Shoshone Camp Led by Sacajawea the "Bird Woman" by Charles Marion Russell is a romanticized depiction of a pivotal moment in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The painting shows Sacajawea, confidently guiding the Corps of Discovery into a Shoshone camp nestled in the mountainous terrain of the American West. She is portrayed at the forefront on horseback, signaling recognition and reunion with her people. Behind her, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark follow, their presence underscoring the significance of her role as translator and guide. The dramatic sky and rugged landscape emphasize the vastness of the frontier and the epic nature of the journey, while the warm reception of the Shoshone conveys a message of trust and cooperation. Russell’s work blends historical narrative with his signature Western romanticism, celebrating Sacajawea’s crucial part in the expedition’s success.