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Charles Russell: Artist and Range Rider, June 28, 1924

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.5590

Description

Article by V.A.C. James dated 28 June 1924 titled 'Charles Russell: Artist and Range Rider' starts out 'His night scenes have all of the over-whelming spirit of the great spaces--the blue-black night under the stars, with highlights of glowing orange colour, of the oil lamps of the dance halls, streaming through the open door, is weird and unforgetable. He has patiently toiled, he has played with colour, and he has given loose rein to his imagination, and the spirit of the silent places has bit into his inner vision, and has awakened the soul of a great artist. He paints glowingly, gloriously.'

Dates

  • June 28, 1924

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

paper

Dimensions

Overall: 8 1/2 × 16 1/2 in. (21.6 × 41.9 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

E.189q (Colorado Springs number)

Repository Details

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

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