Western Artist, Russ Vickers (American, 1923-2007), “Buffalo Hunter” Oil on board, 1983, #985 Sold

985, Description: Western Artist, Russ Vickers (American, 1923-2007), “Buffalo Hunter” Oil on board, signed and dated lower right; titled on reverse, 1985Dimensions: (sight) 9 x 11.5 in.; (framed) 15.5 x 18.5 in.Condition: Excellent for its age. Russ Vickers Biography from the Archives of askART The following is from Kathleen Wade:Russ Vickers was noted as the artist for paintings shown at the beginning andending credits of the movie, CHISUM, starring John Wayne. There is onepainting in particular that begins the movie ... a lone horseman staring off into the land while under a sparse shady tree ... which then switches to the film's first frame and same shot of John Wayne's character looking out towards his land.Russ Vickers was a painter in realist or traditional style of western scenes, beginning with the Civil War and moving forward. He was born in Paris, Texas, and his father was a horse trader. He served in the Marines in World War II and as a combat artist in Korea. He had littl