Charles A. Beil (1894-1976)
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"Mare and Foal" circa 1940s-1950s, Etching. Edition: Not stated but probably very small. Signed in the plate and in pencil lower right, C. A. Beil, followed by a Rocking R monogram (apparently a ranch brand).
Image: 6 x 7 3/4 inches (150 x 198 mm). Sheet: 10 x 13 (253 x 330 mm).
Inventory ID: 1262
Image: 6 x 7 3/4 inches (150 x 198 mm). Sheet: 10 x 13 (253 x 330 mm).
Inventory ID: 1262
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Very good condition. Strong impression on heavy wove paper. Four tack holes along the far upper and bottom margins (see images). This was a product of the printing process. In dry climates tacks were often placed along the paper edge to keep the paper from rolling after printing. (When preparing paper for an etching the paper is often slightly dampened and in warm climates the drying print has a tendency to roll in on itself.) One condition issue: under strong light a slight diagonal discoloration to the paper is visible. It proceeds from the lower right margin edge to the lower center margin edge - matting would certainly cover this very slight issue.
Charles Beil was born in Germany, leaving home when he was eleven and worked as a cabin boy for two years before jumping ship in Argentina. He spent some years working with South American Gauchos before coming to North America. In the American West he handled teams of oxen and drove twenty-mule teams in southern Arizona. He eventually reached Montana where he worked as a cowboy. Wanting to become a sculptor he met C. M. Russell in Great Falls. The two became instant friends. Beil set up a studio in Great Falls and the two visited each others studios. Beil was considered a friend to Russell like Schreyvogel, and Borein. Two days before he died, Russell took local newspaper writers to Beil’s studio to get publicity for Beil. In describing Beil, Russell said, “Best feller I ever seen modeling hosses an’ cowpunchers.” In 1926 he led Russells funeral procession with Russell’s empty saddle horse. He also helped Mrs. Russell resettle in California.Charlie Beil spent his artistic career in both the United States and Canada. He received the Canada Medal and an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary. He was also made an honorary member of the Cowboy Artists of America.
Very good condition. Strong impression on heavy wove paper. Four tack holes along the far upper and bottom margins (see images). This was a product of the printing process. In dry climates tacks were often placed along the paper edge to keep the paper from rolling after printing. (When preparing paper for an etching the paper is often slightly dampened and in warm climates the drying print has a tendency to roll in on itself.) One condition issue: under strong light a slight diagonal discoloration to the paper is visible. It proceeds from the lower right margin edge to the lower center margin edge - matting would certainly cover this very slight issue.
Charles Beil was born in Germany, leaving home when he was eleven and worked as a cabin boy for two years before jumping ship in Argentina. He spent some years working with South American Gauchos before coming to North America. In the American West he handled teams of oxen and drove twenty-mule teams in southern Arizona. He eventually reached Montana where he worked as a cowboy. Wanting to become a sculptor he met C. M. Russell in Great Falls. The two became instant friends. Beil set up a studio in Great Falls and the two visited each others studios. Beil was considered a friend to Russell like Schreyvogel, and Borein. Two days before he died, Russell took local newspaper writers to Beil’s studio to get publicity for Beil. In describing Beil, Russell said, “Best feller I ever seen modeling hosses an’ cowpunchers.” In 1926 he led Russells funeral procession with Russell’s empty saddle horse. He also helped Mrs. Russell resettle in California.Charlie Beil spent his artistic career in both the United States and Canada. He received the Canada Medal and an honorary doctorate from the University of Calgary. He was also made an honorary member of the Cowboy Artists of America.
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