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:
Horse with Saddle, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a horse with saddle on Charles M. Russell letterhead (TU2009.39.867.1), on reverse is an outline sketch of a horse and rider (TU2009.39.867.2).
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Pencil sketch of a horse with saddle on Charles M. Russell letterhead (TU2009.39.867.1), on reverse is an outline sketch of a horse and rider (TU2009.39.867.2).
Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century
Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century
Horses and Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketches of horses and buffalo on a partial magazine advertisement for "Time Tried Silver." (TU2009.39.811.1) Partial magazine advertisement on the back (TU2009.39.811.2).
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Pencil sketches of horses and buffalo on a partial magazine advertisement for "Time Tried Silver." (TU2009.39.811.1) Partial magazine advertisement on the back (TU2009.39.811.2).
Horses and Men, late 19th century - early 20th century
Horses in Wooded Area, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a framed scene of numerous horses and men in a wooded area (TU2009.39.745.1). On reverse on numerous numbers (TU2009.39.745.2).
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Pencil sketch of a framed scene of numerous horses and men in a wooded area (TU2009.39.745.1). On reverse on numerous numbers (TU2009.39.745.2).
I Savvy These Folks, 1907
This work is located in archives, not graphic storage
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This work is located in archives, not graphic storage
Illustrated card, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen and watercolor of a ship sailing. Addressed to "Jack."
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Pen and watercolor of a ship sailing. Addressed to "Jack."
Illustrated card, late 19th century - early 20th century
Watercolor of a wild turkey. Addressed to Mr. Austin Russell.
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Watercolor of a wild turkey. Addressed to Mr. Austin Russell.
Illustration, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen and ink wash illustration of gun stocks and trigger mechanisms. Handwriting on front, stamp on back.
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Pen and ink wash illustration of gun stocks and trigger mechanisms. Handwriting on front, stamp on back.