Description
Several mounted figures cross a rugged mountain pass, their horses picking a route across stony ground. A taller rider leads near the center, with companions following behind and to the side. The pale peaks and open sky recede into the distance, while scrub and rock mark the foreground. The leading horses pick their way across rocks, with companions following along the slope. Small red accents stand out against grey-blue mountains.
About Crossing the Range Reproduction
Warm brown, cream and muted green define the animals and terrain. The clothing of the riders includes small red and blue accents, set against the grey-blue mountains. The path is suggested by the movement of the horses rather than a clear road. Pale peaks and a blue-grey sky open beyond the nearer ground. A narrow route links the riders through the pass.
The scene combines travel and difficult terrain. The line of riders guides the eye upward through the pass, while the broad background gives a sense of exposure and distance. A restrained palette keeps the mountain setting calm despite the uneven route. Warm details in clothing and tack punctuate the muted terrain. Their spacing shows the uneven path, while the open mountain distance emphasizes the height and exposure of the crossing.
The hand-painted reproduction
ByMuseum offers Crossing the Range by Charles Marion Russell as a hand-painted oil reproduction on canvas. Give this wide mountain scene enough room to show the full rider group and their route. A neutral wall complements the grey-blue peaks and earth colours. Soft lighting will keep small figures visible, while a short viewing distance emphasizes the path through the terrain.
- A lead rider guides the group through broken terrain.
- Small red accents stand out against grey-blue mountains.
- Painted individually in oil on canvas.
- Select the available size and presentation on this page.




