Art by Charles M. Russell
Renowned as an iconic figure in 20th century American art for his portrayals of the American West, Gilcrease Museum houses and displays masterworks from the prolific life of artist Charles M. Russell. Significant samplings of Charles M. Russell’s mature painting style is enriched by Gilcrease Museum’s equally important collection of the artist’s bronze sculptures, sketches, and personal belongings. In addition to the Charles M. Russell paintings and sculptures in the museum’s permanent art collections, the museum archives is the proud home of the Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman). The research collection’s catalog of preparatory drawings, sketches, and illustrated letters adds to the depth and understanding of Charles M Russell’s life and artistic process.
Found in 187 Collections and/or Records:
Animals, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen sketch of two buffalo, a mountain goat, and various shapes and horn details (TU2009.39.764.1). Back of paper possesses various numerical notations (TU2009.39.764.2).
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Pen sketch of two buffalo, a mountain goat, and various shapes and horn details (TU2009.39.764.1). Back of paper possesses various numerical notations (TU2009.39.764.2).
Animals and Buffalo Skull, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch on fan-shaped paper, a stylized design of four horses flanking a buffalo skull (TU2009.39.765.1). On reverse are numerous partial sketches of Native Americans (TU2009.39.765.2).
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Pencil sketch on fan-shaped paper, a stylized design of four horses flanking a buffalo skull (TU2009.39.765.1). On reverse are numerous partial sketches of Native Americans (TU2009.39.765.2).
Antelope in Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a landscape scene with a mesa in the background, and one standing antelope and one sitting antelope in the foreground.
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Pencil sketch of a landscape scene with a mesa in the background, and one standing antelope and one sitting antelope in the foreground.
Baby in Cradleboard, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a baby in a cradleboard.
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Pencil sketch of a baby in a cradleboard.
Bear, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a walking bear (TU2009.39.803.1), on reverse is a sketch of a figure exiting a coach, a figure standing, and a partial horse (TU2009.39.803.2).
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Pencil sketch of a walking bear (TU2009.39.803.1), on reverse is a sketch of a figure exiting a coach, a figure standing, and a partial horse (TU2009.39.803.2).
Bending Figure, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a figure in a bent or laying down position (TU2009.39.740.1). On reverse are some handwritten numbers and a faded sketch (TU2009.39.740.2).
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Pencil sketch of a figure in a bent or laying down position (TU2009.39.740.1). On reverse are some handwritten numbers and a faded sketch (TU2009.39.740.2).
Black model wolf with one broken ear, late 19th century - early 20th century
Black model wolf; one broken ear; in a slight sitting pose, as if he is about to move forward.
Boat, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil and ink sketch of a boat (TU2009.39.866.1), on reverse are sketches of parts of boats (TU2009.39.866.2).
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Pencil and ink sketch of a boat (TU2009.39.866.1), on reverse are sketches of parts of boats (TU2009.39.866.2).
Branded Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of an outline of two branded horses in profile (TU2009.39.798.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man on a horse, and various pencil marks (TU2009.39.798.2).
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Pencil sketch of an outline of two branded horses in profile (TU2009.39.798.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man on a horse, and various pencil marks (TU2009.39.798.2).
Branded Horses and Cows, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of the outlines of horses and cows with various types of brands and names (TU2009.39.861.1-TU2009.39.861.2).
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Pencil sketch of the outlines of horses and cows with various types of brands and names (TU2009.39.861.1-TU2009.39.861.2).