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:
Men in Canoe, late 19th century - early 20th century
Men on Broncos, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of two men on bucking broncos (TU2009.39.804.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man on horseback in an outdoor scene (TU2009.39.804.2).
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Pencil sketch of two men on bucking broncos (TU2009.39.804.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man on horseback in an outdoor scene (TU2009.39.804.2).
Men on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of men on horseback and surroundings (TU2009.39.852.1). On the reverse are sketches of men on horseback (TU2009.39.852.2).
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Pencil sketch of men on horseback and surroundings (TU2009.39.852.1). On the reverse are sketches of men on horseback (TU2009.39.852.2).
Men Playing Cards, late 19th century - early 20th century
Matted Charles M. Russell sketch of men around card table playing cards. Possibly farrow table.
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Matted Charles M. Russell sketch of men around card table playing cards. Possibly farrow table.
Model Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Small model horse painted blue and red, has saddle and reins.
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Model Horse
Model of a mondrill or baboon, late 19th-early 20th century
Model of a monkey or baboon; dark green tint, painted face, blue cheeks, red nose, eyes, and mouth.
Model of a pig, late 19th-early 20th century
Possibly clay; model of a pig walking on all four legs, base is marked "W.B. 3025"; pig itself is fery textural.
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Small model of a walking pig.
Mother Horse with Foal, late 19th century - early 20th century
Matted Sketch by Charles M. Russell of a mother horse and her foal.
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Matted Sketch by Charles M. Russell of a mother horse and her foal.
Mountain Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a mountain landscape (TU2009.39.845.1). Unidentifiable sketch on the reverse (TU2009.39.845.2).
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Pencil sketch of a mountain landscape (TU2009.39.845.1). Unidentifiable sketch on the reverse (TU2009.39.845.2).
N', Eye, and Ace, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of the letter "N", an eye, and a playing card - the ace of hearts. Likely a puzzle for the word "nice."
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Pencil sketch of the letter "N", an eye, and a playing card - the ace of hearts. Likely a puzzle for the word "nice."