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Browse: the Art and Archive Collections of Charles M. Russell at Gilcrease Museum

Renowned as an iconic figure in early 20th-century American art for his portrayals of the American West, Charles M. Russell’s masterworks and ephemera form a significant portion of the Gilcrease collection. Examples of Charles M. Russell’s mature painting style are 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 works in the museum’s art collection, Gilcrease is home to the Russell Research Collection (Britzman). The research collection’s catalogue of preparatory drawings, sketches, illustrated letters and items owned by the artist adds to the depth and understanding of Charles M. Russell’s life and artistic process. 

By Zachary Qualls, Graduate Research Assistant, Museum Science and Management, The University of Tulsa, 2016

Image Title Creator Culture Accession # Materials/Techniques
When Sioux and Blackfeet Meet Charles Marion Russell American 02.1448 watercolor on paper
Figures and Animals Charles Marion Russell American TU2009.39.792.1-2 graphite and ink on paper
Native American on Horseback Charles Marion Russell American TU2009.39.790.1-2 graphite on paper
Dancing Native American Charles Marion Russell American TU2009.39.779 graphite on paper
Animals Charles Marion Russell American TU2009.39.764.1-2 pen and graphite on paper
Likes the Women Charles Marion Russell, Edwin Parker American 13.4006 pencil and crayon on paper
The Attack on the Wagon Train Charles Marion Russell American 01.902 oil on canvas
Through the Alkali Charles Marion Russell, Dr. Philip G. Cole Collection American 01.903 oil on canvas
Where Tracks Spell War or Meat Charles Marion Russell, Dr. Philip G. Cole Collection American 01.904 oil on canvas
The Strenuous Life Charles Marion Russell American 01.908 oil on canvas
Drawing of Crossed Branding Irons American TU2009.39.8050 ink on paper
Bruin Not Bunny Turned the Leaders Charles Marion Russell, Dr. Philip G. Cole Collection American 01.909 oil on canvas
A Bad One Charles Marion Russell American 01.910 oil on canvas
Sketch of Charles M. Russell Trademark American TU2009.39.8051 graphite and ink on paper
The Head Man Charles Marion Russell American 01.1619 oil on canvas
Watching for Wagons Charles Marion Russell American 01.1620 oil on canvas
Buffalo Coat Charles Marion Russell American 01.1621 oil on canvas
Father De Smet's First Meeting with the Flathead Indians Charles Marion Russell American 01.1623 oil on canvas
Before the White Man Came Charles Marion Russell, Dr. Philip G. Cole Collection American 01.1624 oil on canvas
Salute of the Robe Trade Charles Marion Russell American 01.1625 oil on canvas