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:
Brands, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of various brands, and lines.
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Pencil sketch of various brands, and lines.
Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century
Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen sketch of two buffalo heads, in pencil at the top: "of the Blackfeet Indians."
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Pen sketch of two buffalo heads, in pencil at the top: "of the Blackfeet Indians."
Bull and Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
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).
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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).
Busts of Man and Woman, 1907
Cabin and Man on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a cabin, surrounding buildings, a large tree in the center, and a man on a horse in profile.
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Pencil sketch of a cabin, surrounding buildings, a large tree in the center, and a man on a horse in profile.
Cabin with Corrals, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a cabin with surrounding corrals.
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Pencil sketch of a cabin with surrounding corrals.
Canoe, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of the profile of a canoe.
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Pencil sketch of the profile of a canoe.
Canoe and Ship, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a figure standing in a canoe looking out to a large ship on the water.
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Pencil sketch of a figure standing in a canoe looking out to a large ship on the water.
Canoes, late 19th century - early 20th century
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.
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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.