Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Lewis and Clark Meeting the Flatheads at Ross’ Hole
Charles Marion Russell • 1912
Russell’s largest painting covers an entire wall of the Montana State Capitol. It depicts the September 4, 1805 meeting between the Corps of Discovery and the Salish (Flathead) people in Ross’ Hole. Lewis and Clark stand at right while interpreter Toby uses sign language to communicate.
Scene Location
Ross' Hole, Bitterroot Valley, Montana
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