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List of Paintings, late 19th century - early 20th century

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Identifier: TU2009.39.2473

Description

Information concerning Charles M. Russell's painting entitled "The Bunch Quitter", "Worked Over", and "Rattle Snakes Rattle but Cows Ring Their Tails". Typed with the work "Extra" handwritten in the top left corner.

Transcript

[handwritten] Extra [typed] The following three water colors were all made the last year of Mr. Russell’s life and are as fine as any water colors he ever made. “The Bunch Quitter” (Water Color)20” x 30”This scene is laid in Northern Mexico. The equipment of the horse and rider tells you that and of course you know one man has the head rope on and the other is putting on the heel rope. I am glad the picture shows you what action is in it. $3,500.00 “Worked Over” 20” x 30”This scene is laid in the North Country at a little water hole near the foothill. Two riders have come on to a cow and her calf. The calf is almost a yearling and one would naturally suppose, weaned. Someone has worked the brand over. The fellow who changed the brand thought t he calf had left mother. The expression of surprise on both riders faces is very plain. The foremost of the two is riding a young. or green, horse as he is using a hackamore and has a blind facing on it that is lowered while saddling. This is a very peaceful picture suggesting a powerful story. $10,000.00 “Rattle Snakes rattle but Cows ring their Tails” (Watercolor)20” x 30”These are northern cow boys and this old caw is on the fight. She is letting them know she has no intention of allowing them to rope her calf if she can help it. It is sagebrush, flat country with the typical buttes rising up out of the prairie in the north. The drawing, as you can see, is perfect in the picture. [handwritten] 4000.0 $3,500.00

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-11]

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Dates

  • late 19th century - early 20th century

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

Materials in English

Access Restrictions

Available by appointment only at the Helmerich Center for American Research (HCAR) with the exception of materials with donor restrictions. Contact Library staff in advance to inquire if materials exist pertaining to your research interests.

Extent

From the Collection: 1 extent_missing

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

ink on paper

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/2 × 11 in. (21.6 × 27.9 cm)

Notes

The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).

Previous Number

C.5.212 (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository

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