When Tracks Spell Meat, late 19th century - early 20th century
Description
Photograph of painting by Charles M. Russell titled 'Christmas Meat for Mountain Men' or 'When tracks spell Meat' which is of a mounted mountain man with a dead buck. On the back written in black ink 'Christmas Meat for Mountain Men or When tracks spell Meat; $1800.00; oil 36 x 48 in'
Mounted Mountain Man with Dead Buck
Christmas Meat for Mountain Men
Dates
- late 19th century - early 20th century
Creator
- Unidentified (Photographer, Person)
Language of Materials
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
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall (a): 5 3/4 × 9 1/2 in. (14.6 × 24.1 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.5.886 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Unidentified (Photographer, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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