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:
Cardboard with three dimensional indian, 1902
Figure of an Indian in relief, wearing blue pants and wrapped in cloth; attached to a small piece of rectangular cardboard, signed "CMR 1902".
Caricature, late 19th century - early 20th century
Castle Ruins, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a ruined castle and landscape.
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Pencil sketch of a ruined castle and landscape.
Cattle Herd and Cowboy, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a man on horseback herding a large group of longhorn cattle.
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Pencil sketch of a man on horseback herding a large group of longhorn cattle.
Charging Arab Cavalry, late 19th century - early 20th century
Charles M. Russell, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen sketch of Charles Russell in profile with a hat and twig in his mouth on obverse (TU2009.39.714.1). On reverse is a partial pencil sketch of a man wearing a hat (TU2009.39.714.2).
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Pen sketch of Charles Russell in profile with a hat and twig in his mouth on obverse (TU2009.39.714.1). On reverse is a partial pencil sketch of a man wearing a hat (TU2009.39.714.2).
Christmas card from C. A. Beil, late 19th century - early 20th century
Illustrated Christmas card from C. A. Beil to Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Russell of a snowcovered ranch scene. Pen and ink filled in with watercolor.
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Illustrated Christmas card from C. A. Beil to Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Russell of a snowcovered ranch scene. Pen and ink filled in with watercolor.
Clay figure, late 19th century - early 20th century
Model of a Native American figure made of clay, painted various colors and attached to a metal rod.
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Model of a Native American figure, made of clay, painted various colors and attached to a metal rod.
Clipper Ship, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a clipper ship with its reflection in the water.
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Pencil sketch of a clipper ship with its reflection in the water.
CM Russell', late 19th century - early 20th century
Printed in pencil, "CM Russell 1900" with a drawn buffalo skull, and cut-out sections in the "R" "9" and both "0"s.
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Printed in pencil, "CM Russell 1900" with a drawn buffalo skull, and cut-out sections in the "R" "9" and both "0"s.