Eyes of Outlaws
Step into a world of shadows and stark realism. The Eyes ofOutlaws series by Brian J. Magnuson captures the raw intensity of history’s most notorious figures through meticulously detailed graphite portraiture. These aren't just drawings; they are intimate studies of the faces that defied authority and shaped the legends of the fringe. Explore the depth of every line and the story behind every stare in this tribute to the defiant spirit.
They say the eyes never lie, and in this collection, they tell stories of survival, rebellion, and a life lived outside the law.
Eyes of Outlaws is a series of intimate graphite portraits by Brian J. Magnuson that strips away the myths to find the human spirit beneath. Each piece is a study in shadow and light, inviting you to lock eyes with the figures who refused to blink in the face of authority.
Jesse James (1842-1882).
Jesse James, a post-Civil War outlaw, frequented McKinney, TX. Born in Kearny, MO, he was fatally shot by Robert Ford in St. Joseph, MO.
Isham Dart (1858-1900), also known as Isam Dart.
Isam Dart was born in Guadalupe, Texas. Killed by Tom Horn in Wyoming from a great distance as he came out of his cabin.
Henry McCarthy (1859-1881), also known as Billy the Kid.
Billy the Kid, also known as William H. Bonney, was born in New York City in 1859 and was shot and died in 1881. It is believed that his friend Pat Garrett killed him.
Sam Bass (1851-1878)
Sam was born in Mitchell, Indiana. He became an outlaw after the Civil War and robbed trains. He was the first person to successfully rob a train in Texas and pulled off the biggest train heist in US history. He was allegedly killed in Round Rock, Texas..