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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:

Cardboard with three dimensional indian, 1902

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.155
Description

Figure of an Indian in relief, wearing blue pants and wrapped in cloth; attached to a small piece of rectangular cardboard, signed "CMR 1902".

Dates: 1902

Caricature, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.768.1-2
Description Pencil and pen sketch of a caricatured man saying "Yes Aunt Nancy - I'll be right there" with another drawn cloud with a heart and "Minnie." (TU2009.39.768.1) On reverse is the outline of a male figure (TU2009.39.768.2). Description (HTML) Pencil and pen sketch of a caricatured man saying "Yes Aunt Nancy - I'll be right there" with another drawn cloud with a heart and "Minnie." (TU2009.39.768.1) On reverse is the outline of a male figure...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Castle Ruins, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.847
Description

Pencil sketch of a ruined castle and landscape.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a ruined castle and landscape.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Cattle Herd and Cowboy, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.818
Description

Pencil sketch of a man on horseback herding a large group of longhorn cattle.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a man on horseback herding a large group of longhorn cattle.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Charging Arab Cavalry, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.734.1-2
Description Drawing of a charging herd of Arab cavalry surrounded by numerical notations, head of woman in early 20th century dress and indistinguishable sketches at bottom of page (TU2009.39.734.1). On reverse are sketches of a Native American seated on a horse, the body of a cowboy from the waist down, profile view of head of horse, head view of Native American, profile view of standing cowboy, front view of head of horse, and cowboy seated on horse (TU2009.39.734.2). ...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Charles M. Russell, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.714.1-2
Description

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).



Description (HTML)

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).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Christmas card from C. A. Beil, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.4891
Description

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.



Description (HTML)

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.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Clay figure, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.99
Description

Model of a Native American figure made of clay, painted various colors and attached to a metal rod.





Description (HTML)

Model of a Native American figure, made of clay, painted various colors and attached to a metal rod.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Clipper Ship, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.727
Description

Pencil sketch of a clipper ship with its reflection in the water.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a clipper ship with its reflection in the water.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

CM Russell', late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.741
Description

Printed in pencil, "CM Russell 1900" with a drawn buffalo skull, and cut-out sections in the "R" "9" and both "0"s.



Description (HTML)

Printed in pencil, "CM Russell 1900" with a drawn buffalo skull, and cut-out sections in the "R" "9" and both "0"s.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century