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:
RMS Oceanic Stationery, late 19th century - early 20th century
Watercolor of a sailing ship on stationary from the RMS Oceanic.
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Watercolor of a sailing ship on stationary from the RMS Oceanic.
Russell in London Town, late 19th century - early 20th century
Printed card marked, 'Russell in London town' British gents say 'Haw Haw' and Charles M. Russell responds, 'Have a good time boys, you are just as funny to me.'
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Printed card marked, 'Russell in London town' British gents say 'Haw Haw' and Charles M. Russell responds, 'Have a good time boys, you are just as funny to me.'
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Cartoon
Saddle, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a saddle (TU2009.39.793.1), with a detail on reverse (TU2009.39.793.2).
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Pencil sketch of a saddle (TU2009.39.793.1), with a detail on reverse (TU2009.39.793.2).
Saddled Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a saddled horse, shows from the side (TU2009.39.755.1). On reverse is a sketch of a cowboy on a horse with the words, "History is." (TU2009.39.755.2)
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Pencil sketch of a saddled horse, shows from the side (TU2009.39.755.1). On reverse is a sketch of a cowboy on a horse with the words, "History is." (TU2009.39.755.2)
Sculptural relief of a figure, late 19th century - early 20th century
Indian head relief on a medallian-like base; possibly a thin application of plaster.
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Indian-head relief on a medallion-like base.
Seated Native American, late 19th century - early 20th century
Sketch of a seated Native American with raised right hand.
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Sketch of a seated Native American with raised right hand.
Ship, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil and pen sketch of fifteenth century ship in water.
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Pencil and pen sketch of fifteenth century ship in water.
Sketch, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen and ink sketch. Pencil marks. Stamp on back.
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Pen and ink sketch. Pencil marks. Stamp on back.
Sketch of Charles M. Russell Trademark, late 19th century - early 20th century
Charles Russell trademark skull in black ink as a branding mark on paper with staple in upper left corner. Appears to have been for a book.
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Charles Russell trademark skull in black ink as a branding mark on paper with staple in upper left corner. Appears to have been for a book.
Sketch of Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century
Sketch of deer, full body, viewed from the back with the deer's head turning to face the viewer, and standing on grassy area.
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Sketch of deer, full body, viewed from the back with the deer's head turning to face the viewer, and standing on grassy area.