Waiting for a Chinook, late 19th century - early 20th century

Item — Folder: Unknown

Identifier: TU2009.39.6483c

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Description

Copy of TU2009.39.6483a. Photograph of the water color painting 'Waiting for a Chinook, The Last of 5000' along with Charles M. Russell's signature located in the lower left of the image. Below the image is 'double page spread' handwritten in red pencil. On the back and handwritten in blue ink is 'Waiting for a Chinook' or 'The Last of 5000' water color by Charles M. Russell Size 19 1/2" x 28" (size of the actual painting) and the Trail's End Publishing Co., Inc. stamp.

Dates

late 19th century - early 20th century

Creator

Russell, Charles Marion, 1864 - 1926 (Artist, Person)

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

Additional Description

Credit Line

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Provenance

Britzman Collection

Medium

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall: 8 × 10 1/4 in. (20.3 × 26 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).