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:
Illustration, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen and ink wash illustration of gun stocks and trigger mechanisms. Handwriting on front and stamp on back.
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Pen and ink wash illustration of gun stocks and trigger mechanisms. Handwriting on front and stamp on back.
Illustration, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pen and ink drawing of a gun stock and trigger mechanism. Stamp on back.
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Pen and ink drawing of a gun stock and trigger mechanism. Stamp on back.
Indians on Horseback, late 19th century - early 20th century
Jungle Scene, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a jungle scene with monkeys hanging from trees and a large snake wrapped around a branch.
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Pencil sketch of a jungle scene with monkeys hanging from trees and a large snake wrapped around a branch.
Kneeling and Seated Figures, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of people kneeling and sitting on the ground.
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Pencil sketch of people kneeling and sitting on the ground.
Knight on Horse, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a knight on a horse being knocked off by a boulder.
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Pencil sketch of a knight on a horse being knocked off by a boulder.
Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a landscape.
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Pencil sketch of a landscape.
Landscape, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a hilled landscape on ruled paper (TU2009.39.858.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a man's head in profile (TU2009.39.858.2).
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Pencil sketch of a hilled landscape on ruled paper (TU2009.39.858.1). On the reverse is a sketch of a man's head in profile (TU2009.39.858.2).
Large Tree, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a tree on a grass plain in front of mountains (TU2009.39.827.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of horses (TU2009.39.827.2).
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Pencil sketch of a tree on a grass plain in front of mountains (TU2009.39.827.1). On the reverse is a pencil sketch of horses (TU2009.39.827.2).
Male Figure Wearing Chaps, late 19th century - early 20th century
Pencil sketch of a male figure wearing chaps, head undrawn (TU2009.39.795.1). On reverse are various pencil marks (TU2009.39.795.2).
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Pencil sketch of a male figure wearing chaps, head undrawn (TU2009.39.795.1). On reverse are various pencil marks (TU2009.39.795.2).