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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:

Men in Canoe, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.822.1-2
Description Pencil sketch of men in a canoe viewed from the side, from the front, and a sketch of a sailing boat (TU2009.39.822.1). On reverse is a pencil outline of a man on stairs, circles, and written in cursive, "Dear Sir Minmmmmm" and the numbers, "5000. 200. 100." and in ink, "8 quart" (TU2009.39.822.2). Description (HTML) Pencil sketch of men in a canoe viewed from the side, from the front, and a sketch of a sailing boat (TU2009.39.822.1). On...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Men on Broncos, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.804.1-2
Description

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).



Description (HTML)

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).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Men on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.852.1-2
Description

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).



Description (HTML)

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).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Men Playing Cards, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.8320
Description

Matted Charles M. Russell sketch of men around card table playing cards. Possibly farrow table.



Description (HTML)

Matted Charles M. Russell sketch of men around card table playing cards. Possibly farrow table.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Model Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.150
Description

Small model horse painted blue and red, has saddle and reins.





Description (HTML)

Model Horse

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Model of a mondrill or baboon, late 19th-early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.20
Description

Model of a monkey or baboon; dark green tint, painted face, blue cheeks, red nose, eyes, and mouth.

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Model of a pig, late 19th-early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.51
Description

Possibly clay; model of a pig walking on all four legs, base is marked "W.B. 3025"; pig itself is fery textural.





Description (HTML)

Small model of a walking pig.

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Mother Horse with Foal, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.8322
Description

Matted Sketch by Charles M. Russell of a mother horse and her foal.



Description (HTML)

Matted Sketch by Charles M. Russell of a mother horse and her foal.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Mountain Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.845.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a mountain landscape (TU2009.39.845.1). Unidentifiable sketch on the reverse (TU2009.39.845.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a mountain landscape (TU2009.39.845.1). Unidentifiable sketch on the reverse (TU2009.39.845.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

N', Eye, and Ace, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.854
Description

Pencil sketch of the letter "N", an eye, and a playing card - the ace of hearts. Likely a puzzle for the word "nice."



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of the letter "N", an eye, and a playing card - the ace of hearts. Likely a puzzle for the word "nice."

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century