Charles M. Russell and Fergus Mead, 1911
Description
Photograph of Charles M. Russell and Fergus Mead sitting on porch at Bull Head Lodge while Russell works on painting. Handwritten in pencil on the back, "Fergus Mead watches as Russell works on his oil, 'In the Wake of the Buffalo Runners', 1911. S.K.-CSFAC 7/09."
Dates
- 1911
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Mark(s)
Verso Top right corner in pencil: D.1.504 Top in pencil: Fergus Mead watches as Russell works on his oil, In the Wake of the Buffalo Runners, 1911 sk-CSFAC 7/09
Medium
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall (A): 3 3/4 × 4 3/4 in. (9.5 × 12.1 cm) Overall (B): 8 × 10 in. (20.3 × 25.4 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
D.1.504 (Colorado Springs Number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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