High, Wide and Handsome, 1905
Description
Leather album page with a photograph of a bronze of a man riding a bucking bronco. Remarks for the photograph include, "Modelled for George H. Wright, Westport, Connecticut by Charlie. Mrs. Russell told me of the piece. Figures are as Charlie modelled and painted them. Piece is signed on cardboard base - C. M. R. - skull and 1905. Title is a term used to signify a bronco is a good bucker and that he's sure pitching 'High, wide and handsom'."
Dates
- 1905
Creator
- Sack, George D. (Author, Person)
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
Medium
gelatin silver process
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 7 in. (27.9 x 17.8 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.398 (Colorado Springs number)
Creator
- Sack, George D. (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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