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:
Dancing Native American, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a dancing Native American figure seen from the back, with his right leg in the air.
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Pencil sketch of a dancing Native American figure seen from the back, with his right leg in the air.
Dancing Native American, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a dancing Native American, a detail of a hand holding a stick, and small images on the side of various dancing figures.
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Pencil sketch of a dancing Native American, a detail of a hand holding a stick, and small images on the side of various dancing figures.
Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a deer.
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Pencil sketch of a deer.
Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a standing deer in profile.
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Pencil sketch of a standing deer in profile.
Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a deer shown from the side and one antler (TU2009.39.747.1), on reverse are four circles, and the outline of the head of a deer with antlers (TU2009.39.747.2). Written on obverse, "Whitetail"
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Pencil sketch of a deer shown from the side and one antler (TU2009.39.747.1), on reverse are four circles, and the outline of the head of a deer with antlers (TU2009.39.747.2). Written on obverse, "Whitetail"
Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a standing deer with antlers.
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Pencil sketch of a standing deer with antlers.
Deer and Hind Legs, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen sketch of a deer's head and body, with a detailed sketch of two hind legs, and a slight pencil sketch of just the body.
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Pen sketch of a deer's head and body, with a detailed sketch of two hind legs, and a slight pencil sketch of just the body.
Deer Antler, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of the detail of a deer antler.
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Pencil sketch of the detail of a deer antler.
Drawing of Crossed Branding Irons, late 19th century - early 20th century
Drawing of two branding irons crossed. One has two 'B' letters and the other has the letters 'Y' and 'K.' Writing in lower right in blue ink and pencil marks on upper right hand corner.
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Drawing of two branding irons crossed. One has two 'B' letters and the other has the letters 'Y' and 'K.' Writing in lower right in blue ink and pencil marks on upper right hand corner.
Eagle's Head, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of an eagle's head (TU2009.39.817.1). On reverse is a sketch of an entire eagle with raised wings, on the foremost wing is written "light." (TU2009.39.817.2)
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Pencil sketch of an eagle's head (TU2009.39.817.1). On reverse is a sketch of an entire eagle with raised wings, on the foremost wing is written "light." (TU2009.39.817.2)