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Cowboy on Bucking Bronco, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder: Unknown
Identifier: TU2009.39.6715

Description

Photograph of Charles M. Russell painting of a cowboy on a bucking bronco and in the lower left corner of the image Russell's signature is visible with the date of 1904. Cowboy has ropes in hand and is wearing wooly chaps and a hat. Setting is of grassy plains.

Dates

  • late 19th century - early 20th century

Creator

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

gelatin silver process

Dimensions

Overall: 7 x 5 1/2 in. (17.8 x 14 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.5.1036 (Colorado Springs number)

Creator

Repository Details

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

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