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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:

Brands, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.862
Description

Pencil sketch of various brands, and lines.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of various brands, and lines.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.813.1-2
Description Pencil sketch of a buffalo, a man on horseback, and some unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.813.1). On the back is a sketch of a man on horseback in front of mountains, appears to have been a plan for a painting. Also an unidentifiable pencil sketch (TU2009.39.813.2). Description (HTML) Pencil sketch of a buffalo, a man on horseback, and some unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.813.1). On the back is a sketch of a man on horseback in front of...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.767
Description

Pen sketch of two buffalo heads, in pencil at the top: "of the Blackfeet Indians."



Description (HTML)

Pen sketch of two buffalo heads, in pencil at the top: "of the Blackfeet Indians."

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Bull and Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.707.1-2
Description

Pencil drawing of a bull on the obverse with horns and an "R" brand (TU2009.39.707.1). Drawing of horse with saddle on the reverse (TU2009.39.707.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil drawing of a bull on the obverse with horns and an "R" brand (TU2009.39.707.1). Drawing of horse with saddle on the reverse (TU2009.39.707.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Busts of Man and Woman, 1907

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.824.1-2
Description Pencil drawing of the head and shoulders of a man and woman with their backs to each other, dated 1907. Also some unidentifiable pencil sketching (TU2009.39.824.1). On the reverse are some pencil sketches of horses as well as some unidentifiable sketching (TU2009.39.824.2). Description (HTML) Pencil drawing of the head and shoulders of a man and woman with their backs to each other, dated 1907. Also some unidentifiable pencil sketching...
Dates: 1907

Cabin and Man on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.777
Description

Pencil sketch of a cabin, surrounding buildings, a large tree in the center, and a man on a horse in profile.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a cabin, surrounding buildings, a large tree in the center, and a man on a horse in profile.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Cabin with Corrals, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.756
Description

Pencil sketch of a cabin with surrounding corrals.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a cabin with surrounding corrals.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Canoe, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.772
Description

Pencil sketch of the profile of a canoe.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of the profile of a canoe.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Canoe and Ship, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.815
Description

Pencil sketch of a figure standing in a canoe looking out to a large ship on the water.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a figure standing in a canoe looking out to a large ship on the water.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Canoes, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.771
Description

Pencil sketch of two complete canoes, one viewed from the top and one viewed from the side, and a detail of an oar and the edge of a canoe.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of two complete canoes, one viewed from the top and one viewed from the side, and a detail of an oar and the edge of a canoe.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century