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:
Native American on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Native American on Horseback with Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century
Native American Portrait, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil drawing of the head of a Native American man, with his hair braided and tied up with a rod.
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Pencil drawing of the head of a Native American man, with his hair braided and tied up with a rod.
Native American Profile, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a Native American man in profile, done on Charles Schatzlein letterhead, and also includes handwritten notes, "Oct 31 horses our mounts"
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Pencil sketch of a Native American man in profile, done on Charles Schatzlein letterhead, and also includes handwritten notes, "Oct 31 horses our mounts"
Native American with Shield and Spear, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a Native American man holding a shield and a spear. Also written across the side of the image is "Miss."
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Pencil sketch of a Native American man holding a shield and a spear. Also written across the side of the image is "Miss."
Native American with Tomahawk, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a Native American man wearing a horned hat and raising a tomahawk with his right hand, he appears to be dancing.
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Pencil sketch of a Native American man wearing a horned hat and raising a tomahawk with his right hand, he appears to be dancing.
Outlaw and Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of outlaw with hat and raised gun on obverse (TU2009.39.708.1), sketch of buffalo and outline of three other horned animals on reverse (TU2009.39.708.2).
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Pencil sketch of outlaw with hat and raised gun on obverse (TU2009.39.708.1), sketch of buffalo and outline of three other horned animals on reverse (TU2009.39.708.2).
Outlaw, Indian Profiles, and Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century
Painters Falling from Scaffold, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of two painters falling off of a scaffold alongside a building.
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Pencil sketch of two painters falling off of a scaffold alongside a building.
Peace Pipe, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a possible peace pipe on the lined stationary of W.E. Ward.
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Pencil sketch of a possible peace pipe on the lined stationary of W.E. Ward.