A bronze sculpture of an emaciated person wrapped in blankets surrounded by three snarling wolves.

The Spirit of Winter

Charles M. Russell (1864-1926)

Date

1926, cast 1927-1940
Object Type

Sculptures
Medium

Bronze
Contributors

Cast by Unknown
Object Format

Lost-wax casting
Dimensions

10 1/8 x 10 1/8 x 6 1/2 in.
Edition

10 estimated lifetime casts
Inscriptions

On the upper surface of the of base, near the edge, directly below the right side of the head and neck of the wolf with its head lowered: C M Russell [skull]
[Note: the skull mark is faintly visible.]
On the vertical edge of the base, directly below the right side of the wolf with its head lowered: 16
FOUNDRY MARK: None
Collection Name

Amon G. Carter Collection
Credit Line

Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth, Texas, Amon G. Carter Collection
Accession Number

1961.77
Copyright

Public domain

Location: On view

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