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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:

Two Horses by Log House, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.8319
Description

Sketch of two horses tied to fence by log house with smoke coming from top. Trees are in the background and sketch is signed by Charles M. Russell.



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Sketch of two horses tied to fence by log house with smoke coming from top. Trees are in the background and sketch is signed by Charles M. Russell.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Two Native Americans in Profile, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.742
Description

Pencil sketch of two Native American figures, one female and one male, shown in profile.



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Pencil sketch of two Native American figures, one female and one male, shown in profile.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Views of Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.837
Description

Pencil sketch of numerous deer from various views, some details.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of numerous deer from various views, some details.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Wedding, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.850
Description

Pencil sketch of three figures: a minister, bride, and groom.



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Pencil sketch of three figures:  a minister, bride, and groom.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Wheels and Parts, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.810.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of wheels and various parts (TU2009.39.810.1), on reverse is pen sketch in brown ink of mechanical parts of a covered wagon (TU2009.39.810.2). On Charles M. Russell letterhead.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of wheels and various parts (TU2009.39.810.1), on reverse is pen sketch in brown ink of mechanical parts of a covered wagon (TU2009.39.810.2). On Charles M. Russell letterhead.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Woman on Horseback with Travois, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.828.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a woman holding a travois and riding a horse (TU2009.39.828.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a Native American (TU2009.39.828.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a woman holding a travois and riding a horse (TU2009.39.828.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a Native American (TU2009.39.828.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Wooded Creek, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.834
Description

Pencil sketch of a creek, with rocks on one side, trees on the other, one tree is bending over the creek.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a creek, with rocks on one side, trees on the other, one tree is bending over the creek.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century