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:
Easter Egg and Base, early 20th century
Painted egg with blue dots and red border; figure in blue jeans, tie, and hat, cooking with a pan over a fire; text reads "Easter Greetings". Circular base for decorated Easter egg.
Elephant and Camel, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil and ink sketch of an elephant and a camel (TU2009.39.865.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man in a costume or military uniform (TU2009.39.865.2).
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Pencil and ink sketch of an elephant and a camel (TU2009.39.865.1). On reverse is a sketch of a man in a costume or military uniform (TU2009.39.865.2).
Female figure in plaster with painted face and hands, late 19th century - early 20th century
Female figure in plaster, painted face and hands, wearing a black shirt with cat figures along the bottom, and a red and tan scarf on her head; metal rod attached to base.
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Female figure in plaster, painted face and hands, wearing a black shirt with cat figures along the bottom and a red and tan scarf on her head; metal rod attached to base.
Figure, late 19th-early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a standing figure. Framed.
Figure on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a man on a horse (TU2009.39.848.1). On the reverse is another pencil sketch of a man on a horse (TU2009.39.848.2).
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Pencil sketch of a man on a horse (TU2009.39.848.1). On the reverse is another pencil sketch of a man on a horse (TU2009.39.848.2).
Figures and Animals, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil and brown ink sketches of a man on horseback, man in sombrero, faces and bodies, and some writing on "Porter's Hotel" stationery (TU2009.39.792.1). On reverse is a figure outline in ink (TU2009.39.792.2).
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Pencil and brown ink sketches of a man on horseback, man in sombrero, faces and bodies, and some writing on "Porter's Hotel" stationery (TU2009.39.792.1). On reverse is a figure outline in ink (TU2009.39.792.2).
Figures in a Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of figures in landscape (TU2009.39.840.1). On reverse is a pencil sketch of a Native American on horseback shooting buffalo with a bow and arrow (TU2009.39.840.2).
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Pencil sketch of figures in landscape (TU2009.39.840.1). On reverse is a pencil sketch of a Native American on horseback shooting buffalo with a bow and arrow (TU2009.39.840.2).
Figures on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Graphite drawing of a bear and a horse, late 19th-early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a bear and a horse. Framed. Framed with object TU2009.39.3.2
Graphite drawing of a male figure with raised arms, late 19th-early 20th century
Pencil sketch of male figure with raised arms. Handwritten text to left and bottom of figure. Framed.