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:
Man on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch two horses, one being ridden, in a valley of some mountains (TU2009.39.805.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man riding a bucking horse (TU2009.39.805.2).
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Pencil sketch two horses, one being ridden, in a valley of some mountains (TU2009.39.805.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man riding a bucking horse (TU2009.39.805.2).
Man on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a doe, a buck, and sails (TU2009.39.849.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a man on a horse (TU2009.39.849.2).
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Pencil sketch of a doe, a buck, and sails (TU2009.39.849.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a man on a horse (TU2009.39.849.2).
Man on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a man on horseback, possibly surrounded by buffalo (TU2009.39.853.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a man on horseback and surroundings (TU2009.39.853.2).
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Pencil sketch of a man on horseback, possibly surrounded by buffalo (TU2009.39.853.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a man on horseback and surroundings (TU2009.39.853.2).
Man on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Man Wearing Hat, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a man's head; he is wearing a hat and scarf.
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Pencil sketch of a man's head; he is wearing a hat and scarf.
Man with Gun on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a man with a gun on horseback, other unidentifiable pictures (TU2009.39.839.1). On the reverse is an unidentifiable pencil sketch - perhaps of an animal with packs (TU2009.39.839.2).
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Pencil sketch of a man with a gun on horseback, other unidentifiable pictures (TU2009.39.839.1). On the reverse is an unidentifiable pencil sketch - perhaps of an animal with packs (TU2009.39.839.2).
Man with Pipe, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil and pen sketch of a cartoon man, shown in profile, wearing a jacket, cap, and smoking a pipe (TU2009.39.766.1). On reverse are two pencil sketches of horses (TU2009.39.766.2).
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Pencil and pen sketch of a cartoon man, shown in profile, wearing a jacket, cap, and smoking a pipe (TU2009.39.766.1). On reverse are two pencil sketches of horses (TU2009.39.766.2).
Man with Two Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a man on horseback in front of another horse, a larger horse in harness, and a part of a harness.
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Pencil sketch of a man on horseback in front of another horse, a larger horse in harness, and a part of a harness.
Medieval Man on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a medieval man on horseback, sketch of helmet, and sketch of helmet on man's head (TU2009.39.821.1). On reverse are pencil sketches of buffalo (TU2009.39.821.2).
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Pencil sketch of a medieval man on horseback, sketch of helmet, and sketch of helmet on man's head (TU2009.39.821.1). On reverse are pencil sketches of buffalo (TU2009.39.821.2).
Men at Gaming Table, late 19th century - early 20th century
Brown ink sketch of a game, labeled a gaming board and men sitting around a gaming table (TU2009.39.863.1). On reverse is Charles M. Russell stationery (TU2009.39.863.2).
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Brown ink sketch of a game, labeled a gaming board and men sitting around a gaming table (TU2009.39.863.1). On reverse is Charles M. Russell stationery (TU2009.39.863.2).