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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:

Horse with Saddle, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.867.1-2
Description

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).



Description (HTML)

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).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.814.1-2
Description Pencil sketch of a buffalo, a man on horseback, and some unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.813.1). On the back is a sketch of a man on horseback in front of mountains, appears to have been a plan for a painting. Also an unidentifiable pencil sketch (TU2009.39.813.2). Description (HTML) Pencil sketch of a buffalo, a man on horseback, and some unidentifiable sketches (TU2009.39.813.1). On the back is a sketch of a man on horseback in front of...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horses, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.791.1-2
Description Pencil and pen sketches of two horse bodies, and various heads and details of reins (TU2009.39.791.1). On reverse is one sketch of a horse's body, one sketch of a horse's head, and one of a donkey head (TU2009.39.791.2), all on Russell letterhead. Description (HTML) Pencil and pen sketches of two horse bodies, and various heads and details of reins (TU2009.39.791.1). On reverse is one sketch of a horse's body, one sketch of a horse's head,...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horses and Buffalo, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.811.1-2
Description

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).



Description (HTML)

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).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horses and Men, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.758.1-2
Description Various pencil sketches of the rear views of horse and human figures seen from different angles (TU2009.39.758.1). On reverse is a printed image of a man sitting on a table with his feet on a stool and a gun in his proper right hand (TU2009.39.758.2). Description (HTML) Various pencil sketches of the rear views of horse and human figures seen from different angles (TU2009.39.758.1). On reverse is a printed image of a man sitting on a table...
Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Horses in Wooded Area, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.745.1-2
Description

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).



Description (HTML)

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).

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

I Savvy These Folks, 1907

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 189.Unknown]
Identifier: 0237.1585
Location

This work is located in archives, not graphic storage



Location (HTML)

This work is located in archives, not graphic storage

Dates: 1907

Illustrated card, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.4899
Description

Pen and watercolor of a ship sailing. Addressed to "Jack."



Description (HTML)

Pen and watercolor of a ship sailing. Addressed to "Jack."

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Illustrated card, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.4900
Description

Watercolor of a wild turkey. Addressed to Mr. Austin Russell.



Description (HTML)

Watercolor of a wild turkey. Addressed to Mr. Austin Russell.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century

Illustration, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder Unknown: [Barcode: 255.Unknown]
Identifier: TU2009.39.8173
Description

Pen and ink wash illustration of gun stocks and trigger mechanisms. Handwriting on front, stamp on back.



Description (HTML)

Pen and ink wash illustration of gun stocks and trigger mechanisms.  Handwriting on front, stamp on back.

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century