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:
Colored pencil sketch, late 19th century - early 20th century
Colored pencil sketch of a cowpoke. Initialed.
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Colored pencil sketch of a cowpoke. Initialed.
Cowboy and Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a cowboy jumping on a galloping horse.
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Pencil sketch of a cowboy jumping on a galloping horse.
Cowboy and Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a cowboy standing beside a horse.
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Pencil sketch of a cowboy standing beside a horse.
Cowboy on Bucking Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a cowboy on a bucking bronco (TU2009.39.841.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a horse, and the word, "write" written with a pencil in cursive (TU2009.39.841.2).
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Pencil sketch of a cowboy on a bucking bronco (TU2009.39.841.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a horse, and the word, "write" written with a pencil in cursive (TU2009.39.841.2).
Cowboy Roping a Bull, late 19th century - early 20th century
Crouching Native American, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a crouching Native American male with a feather in his hair, holding a shield.
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Pencil sketch of a crouching Native American male with a feather in his hair, holding a shield.
Cupid Saving Cowboy, late 19th century - early 20th century
Charles M. Russell sketch of cupid on a horse roping a cowboy and saving him from his startled horse.
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Charles M. Russell sketch of cupid on a horse roping a cowboy and saving him from his startled horse.
Dancing Indian Man, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of dancing Native American with drum (TU2009.39.733.1), on reverse is a slight outline of the same figure (TU2009.39.733.2).
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Pencil sketch of dancing Native American with drum (TU2009.39.733.1), on reverse is a slight outline of the same figure (TU2009.39.733.2).
Dancing Native American, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch with significant shading of a dancing Native American man beating a drum.
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Pencil sketch with significant shading of a dancing Native American man beating a drum.
Dancing Native American, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a dancing Native American male wearing a headdress.
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Pencil sketch of a dancing Native American male wearing a headdress.