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:
Pink Flowers, late 19th century - early 20th century
Drawing with watercolor of wreath with pink flowers and green leaves.
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Drawing with watercolor of wreath with pink flowers and green leaves.
Plaster figure, late 19th century - early 20th century
A plaster model of a Native American figure; painted deep red with black hair and attached to a metal rod.
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A plaster model of a Native American figure; painted deep red with black hair and attached to a metal rod.
Poem and Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century
Profile of deer grazing, late 19th-early 20th century
Pencil Sketch of a deer with antlers grazing in profile view. Framed.
Profile of deer head, late 19th-early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a deer head in profile. Framed with object TU2009.39.2.2
Pueblo Indian', late 19th century - early 20th century
Drawing with pen and ink wash of a Pueblo Native American man.
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Drawing with pen and ink wash of a Pueblo Native American man.
Quiver with Bow and Arrows, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil drawing with tempera of an Indian pipe with blue, yellow and green accents.
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Pencil drawing with tempera of an Indian pipe with blue, yellow and green accents.
Rearing Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a rearing horse and rider, also of the head of a cowboy (TU2009.39.751.1). Written on reverse, "$60 first July" (TU2009.39.751.2).
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Pencil sketch of a rearing horse and rider, also of the head of a cowboy (TU2009.39.751.1). Written on reverse, "$60 first July" (TU2009.39.751.2).
Reindeer, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch and watercolor, depicting Santa and his sleigh in pencil without color, and a team of reindeer in full watercolor, with a blue sky background.
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Pencil sketch and watercolor, depicting Santa and his slight in pencil without color, and a team of reindeer in full watercolor, with a blue sky background.
RMS Oceanic Stationery, late 19th century - early 20th century
Watercolor of a steam ship on stationary from the RMS Oceanic. Has a crease across the center of the paper.
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Watercolor of a steam ship on stationary from the RMS Oceanic. Has a crease across the center of the paper.