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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:

Native American and Horse, February 26, 1902

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.816.1-2
Description Pencil sketch of a horse, a sitting Native American, a wolf and four unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.816.1). On the reverse is a letter to Nancy C. Russell from O.D. Wheeler acknowledging the receipt of some pictures (TU2009.39.816.2). On Northern Pacific stationery. Description (HTML) Pencil sketch of a horse, a sitting Native American, a wolf and four unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.816.1). On the reverse is a letter to Nancy C....
Dates: February 26, 1902

Native American and Tipi, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.720.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a Native American sitting near a tipi with a spear at his side, and another sketch of rider on a horse (TU2009.39.720.1). On reverse are numerous dark pencil marks (TU2009.39.720.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a Native American sitting near a tipi with a spear at his side, and another sketch of rider on a horse (TU2009.39.720.1). On reverse are numerous dark pencil marks (TU2009.39.720.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American by Dogsled, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.780.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a Native American man, wearing winter clothing, standing near a dog sled and dog (TU2009.39.780.1). On reverse is letterhead for "Grandview Hotel" (TU2009.39.780.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a Native American man, wearing winter clothing, standing near a dog sled and dog (TU2009.39.780.1). On reverse is letterhead for "Grandview Hotel" (TU2009.39.780.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American in Profile, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.807.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a Native American man in profile (TU2009.39.807.1), on reverse is another profile sketch, without the addition of facial features (TU2009.39.807.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a Native American man in profile (TU2009.39.807.1), on reverse is another profile sketch, without the addition of facial features (TU2009.39.807.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American in Profile, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.739.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a Native American man in profile (TU2009.39.739.1), on reverse is another portrait sketch of a Native American man (TU2009.39.739.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a Native American man in profile (TU2009.39.739.1), on reverse is another portrait sketch of a Native American man (TU2009.39.739.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American in Profile, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.748.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a Native American man, shown in profile, and wearing braided hair and feathers (TU2009.39.748.1). On reverse is a large area of pencil markings (TU2009.39.748.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a Native American man, shown in profile, and wearing braided hair and feathers (TU2009.39.748.1). On reverse is a large area of pencil markings (TU2009.39.748.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American Man, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.860.1-2
Description

Pencil and pen sketch of a Native American man's head, shown in partial profile (TU2009.39.860.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a horse's head and the word, "mulatto." (TU2009.39.860.2)



Description (HTML)

Pencil and pen sketch of a Native American man's head, shown in partial profile (TU2009.39.860.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a horse's head and the word, "mulatto." (TU2009.39.860.2)

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American Man, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.710.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a Native American in profile, with long hair and a bun near his forehead on obverse (TU2009.39.710.1). Sketch of headdress on reverse (TU2009.39.710.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a Native American in profile, with long hair and a bun near his forehead on obverse (TU2009.39.710.1). Sketch of headdress on reverse (TU2009.39.710.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.808
Description

Pencil sketch of a Native American man on horseback, holding a spear.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a Native American man on horseback, holding a spear.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Native American on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.836.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of Native American(s) on horseback (TU2009.39.836.1). On the reverse are pencil sketches of horses, difficult to decipher (TU2009.39.836.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of Native American(s) on horseback (TU2009.39.836.1). On the reverse are pencil sketches of horses, difficult to decipher (TU2009.39.836.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century