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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:

Graphite drawing of horse head, late 19th-early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.1.2
Description

Pencil sketch of a horse's head. Framed with object TU2009.39.1.1

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Graphite drawing of two male figures, late 19th-early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.5.1
Description

Pencil sketch of two male figures dancing. One front view and one back view. Framed.

Dates: late 19th-early 20th century

Haystacks in Field, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.757.1-2
Description Pen sketch of a field with a small rabbit and pumpkins in the foreground, conical haystacks throughout, and a house in the background (TU2009.39.757.1). Back of paper possesses pencil sketch of moose in wilderness area (TU2009.39.757.2). Description (HTML) Pen sketch of a field with a small rabbit and pumpkins in the foreground, conical haystacks throughout, and a house in the background (TU2009.39.757.1). Back of paper possesses pencil...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Head of a Deer, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.705
Description

Sketch of the head of a deer, lightly colored in with black watercolor.



Description (HTML)

Sketch of the head of a deer, lightly colored in with black watercolor.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Holster with Gun, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.702
Description

Drawing of a holster with gun.



Description (HTML)

Drawing of a holster with gun.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.825
Description

Pencil sketch of the outline of a pinto horse.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of the outline of a pinto horse.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horse and Details, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.759
Description

Pencil sketch of a horse shown from the side, and details of a horse head and two legs.



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a horse shown from the side, and details of a horse head and two legs.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horse Head and Hat, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.835.1-2
Description Pencil sketch of a horse head, a hat, and several unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.835.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a sitting woman, and several unidentifiable sketches and the words, "S____ Curry" (TU2009.39.835.2). Description (HTML) Pencil sketch of a horse head, a hat, and several unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.835.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of a sitting woman, and several unidentifiable sketches and the...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horse in Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.856.1-2
Description

Pencil sketch of a horse in landscape (TU2009.39.856.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a horse with a sailing ship in the background (TU2009.39.856.2).



Description (HTML)

Pencil sketch of a horse in landscape (TU2009.39.856.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a horse with a sailing ship in the background (TU2009.39.856.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horse 'Monte', late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.796.1-2
Description

Pen and pencil sketch of the profile of a horse, with the name "Monte" written below (TU2009.39.796.1). Horse is drawn on both sides of the paper (TU2009.39.796.2).



Description (HTML)

Pen and pencil sketch of the profile of a horse, with the name "Monte" written below (TU2009.39.796.1). Horse is drawn on both sides of the paper (TU2009.39.796.2).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century