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Trappers in the Wind Rivers by Martin Grelle  (Bio Below)

30 x 38 - S/N Limited Edition Canvas Giclee Edition Size 150 - SSH-18321

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About this image:

The setting for the painting is a few miles west of the Wind River, and northeast of the Wind River Range of mountains in what is now west-central Wyoming. The time period is early April of 1833.  After having been in winter camp for months, two free-trappers have begun the spring harvest on a small stream where they have discovered a beaver lodge. They have begun the task of setting traps, which includes placing dried wooden stakes a few feet from the bank to which the chain of the trap itself is attached. They have removed their coats to keep them dry, but have left their leggings on as protection from the still frigid waters. In their busy-ness, they have let 3 Indians approach to a close distance unnoticed, and must now deal with the circumstances. The Indians are Crow, or Apsaalooka, and chances are it will be a peaceful encounter, followed by a night of keeping watch over their livestock - as the Crow are well-known for their horse-stealing abilities. 


“A few months later, in July, the annual rendezvous was held on the other side of the mountains at the junction of Green River and Horse Creek. It is said that more than 165 packs of beaver pelts were traded at that rendezvous.”  -Martin Grelle

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About This Artist:

 

Martin Grelle lives with his family just a few miles from where he was born in Texas. Rich in beauty and history, the area has become a mecca for artists. It is one reason why this artist spent his whole life there. Grelle's work reaches far beyond his Texas home conveying the spirit, drama, beauty and vastness of the American West. He enjoys the Cowboy Artists of America's trail ride each year, and manages to spend some time occasionally working cattle with local friends. He is proud of the Native American part of his ancestry and studies diligently to portray their culture accurately and sensitively.

 

The low resolution of the eBay picture here may make this look a bit blurry or almost out of focus. The actual print you will receive is very crisp and clear, just, as the artist had intended it.