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Art by Charles M. Russell

 Subject
Subject Source: Gilcrease Collections Online Thematic Text
Scope Note: Charles M. Russell Artworks in Gilcrease Collection

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:

Man and Woman, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.820.1-2
Description Pencil sketch of a man in 1820s costume bowing to a lady in 1820s costume, a horse, and an unidentifiable sketch. Written in cursive, "Fashens' Lepley's bear, range horse, Ranges new and old, gun men." (TU2009.39.820.1) On reverse is a pencil sketch of a horse throwing a man, and several unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.820.2). White tablet paper with blue lines, brown patch on the back. Description (HTML) Pencil sketch of a man in 1820s...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man and Woman, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.770
Inscription(s) Inscribed, "27" in lower right Description Drawing of a man and woman on hotel stationery. Hotel, The New Willard, Washington. Capitol Hotel Company. Hotel image in top left corner, with sketch directly below. Handwritten "27" in lower right corner of page. Drawing is matted with off-white mat board and framed in thin wooden frame. Description (HTML) Drawing of a man and woman on hotel...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man in Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.859
Description

Pencil sketch of a man in landscape with large rocks.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a man in landscape with large rocks.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man in Profile, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.812.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of man in profile wearing a hat, on "Chico Hot Springs Hotel" stationery (TU2009.39.812.1). On reverse are two more pencil sketches of men in profile (TU2009.39.812.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of man in profile wearing a hat, on "Chico Hot Springs Hotel" stationery (TU2009.39.812.1). On reverse are two more pencil sketches of men in profile (TU2009.39.812.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man in Profile, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.823
Description

Pencil sketch of man viewed from profile, words, "2 McDugle Ally." Two ink over pencil sketches of dogs in harness, and an unidentifiable pencil sketch.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of man viewed from profile, words, "2 McDugle Ally." Two ink over pencil sketches of dogs in harness, and an unidentifiable pencil sketch.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man on Burro, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.843.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a man in traditional Mexican clothing on a burro (TU2009.39.843.1). Pencil markings on reverse (TU2009.39.843.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a man in traditional Mexican clothing on a burro (TU2009.39.843.1). Pencil markings on reverse (TU2009.39.843.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.826.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a cowboy on horseback (TU2009.39.826.1). On the reverse is a partial outline in pencil of a man on horseback (TU2009.39.826.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a cowboy on horseback (TU2009.39.826.1). On the reverse is a partial outline in pencil of a man on horseback (TU2009.39.826.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.868
Description

Pencil and ink sketch of a military man riding a horse, on Charles M. Russell letterhead.



Description (HTML)

Pencil and ink sketch of a military man riding a horse, on Charles M. Russell letterhead.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.761.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a man on a horse, shown from the side (TU2009.39.761.1). On reverse is the outline of a horse with a brand (TU2009.39.761.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a man on a horse, shown from the side (TU2009.39.761.1). On reverse is the outline of a horse with a brand (TU2009.39.761.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Man on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.797
Description

Pencil sketch of a man on horse holding up his proper right arm and holding an oval object.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a man on horse holding up his proper right arm and holding an oval object.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century