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:
Sketch of Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a saddled horse on the front. On the back are more pencil sketches of two horses, a bridle, and a partial saddle along with some notes on the upper right of the page.
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Pencil sketch of a saddled horse on the front. On the back are more pencil sketches of two horses, a bridle, and a partial saddle along with some notes on the upper right of the page.
Small model bear on branch with porcupine perched on the other side of the branch, late 19th century - early 20th century
Small model bear, walking along a large branch; porcupine perched on the other side of the branch.
Small model cowboy with blue striped shirt and red handkerchief, late 19th century - early 20th century
Small model cowboy with blue striped shirt and red handkerchief; wearing rounded hat and carrying rope.
Small model head of a Native American, late 19th century - early 20th century
A small model head of a Native American, with a painted face and long brown hair; paint is chipping on chin and nose.
Small rabbit figure on a wire , late 19th century - early 20th century
Small rabbit figure on a wire.
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Small sculpture of a rabbit on a metal rod.
Small relief sculpture in cardboard box of Indian and child, 1902
Small relief sculpture in cardboard box of Indian and child, wrapped in a blanket, signed "CMR 1902"; rectangular cardboard.
Stage Coaches, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil and pen sketch of two stage coaches, one with a pencil drawing of a man sitting on it, and a partial horse.
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Pencil and pen sketch of two stage coaches, one with a pencil drawing of a man sitting on it, and a partial horse.
Stagecoach, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a stagecoach and horses (TU2009.39.760.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man on a horse and two smaller animals near him, with a tree in the background (TU2009.39.760.2).
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Pencil sketch of a stagecoach and horses (TU2009.39.760.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man on a horse and two smaller animals near him, with a tree in the background (TU2009.39.760.2).
Stirrups and Wagon Trains, late 19th century - early 20th century
Ink sketches of stirrups, wagon trains, and other objects, on Charles M. Russell letterhead.
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Ink sketches of stirrups, wagon trains, and other objects, on Charles M. Russell letterhead.
Study of a bear, late 19th-early 20th century
Possibly clay; bear on all four legs, with two left legs slightly forward; head turned to his left and very textured fur.
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Bear on all four legs, with two left legs slightly forward; head turned to his left and very textured fur.