Good Wishes Is a Broke Man’s Gift – That’s True [To John Young-Hunter]

Artist Charles Marion Russell (American, 1864 - 1926)

Recipient John Young-Hunter (Scottish, 1874 - 1955)

Date1920

Mediumprinted in brown ink, hand-colored with watercolor on paperboard

Dimensions3 1/8 × 5 1/8 inches (7.9 × 13 cm)

Credit LineBequest of H.J. Lutcher Stark, 1965

Object number11.106.31

ClassificationsDocumentary Artifacts

Label TextLater in his life, Russell had so many cards to send that he had them printed, rather than hand drawing all. This one has some coloring applied by hand. For this card, he made a self-portrait on horseback. He again used the image of the holiday toast. His poem draws a contrast between those who offer heartfelt good wishes and “grouchy givers.” Russell sent this card to John Young-Hunter, a friend and fellow artist. How has the commercialism of the holidays affected our observances?

ProvenanceEve Young-Hunter, Taos, New Mexico; gifted November 18, 1959 to H.J. Lutcher Stark [1887-1965]; bequeathed September 2, 1965 to the Nelda C. and H.J. Lutcher Stark Foundation; accessioned to the Stark Museum of Art

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