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Art by Charles M. Russell

Renowned as an iconic figure in early 20th-century American art for his portrayals of the American West, Charles M. Russell’s (1864-1926) masterworks and ephemera form a significant part 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, preparatory drawings, illustrated letters, and personal belongings. In addition to Russell’s acclaim as a painter and sculptor he is also considered a noteworthy humorist across different media.

236 Items

late 19th-early 20th century | graphite on paper

Graphite drawing of horse head
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th-early 20th century | graphite on paper

Profile of deer grazing
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th-early 20th century | graphite on paper

Graphite drawing of a bear and a horse
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th-early 20th century | graphite on paper

Graphite drawing of two male figures
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th-early 20th century | graphite on paper

Graphite drawing of a male figure with raised arms
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th-early 20th century | graphite on paper

Figure
Charles Marion Russell

1884 | oil on concave board

Lead Elk
Charles Marion Russell

modeled 1926; lost-wax cast circa 1926 | lost-wax cast in bronze

Secrets of the Night
Charles Marion Russell

modeled circa 1923; cast circa 1924 | cast in bronze

The Bucker and the Buckeroo
Charles Marion Russell

modeled 1903; lost-wax cast before 1944 | lost-wax cast in bronze

Smoking Up
Charles Marion Russell

modeled 1926; lost-wax cast circa 1926 | lost-wax cast in bronze

Jim Bridger
Charles Marion Russell

1924 | oil on canvas

The Head Man
Charles Marion Russell

1904 | oil on canvas

Through the Alkali
Charles Marion Russell

1905 | watercolor on paperboard

The Last Stand
Charles Marion Russell

modeled 1911; sand cast between 1912 and 1916 | sand cast in bronze

Medicine Whip
Charles Marion Russell, 1864 - 1926, American (Artist)

modeled 1921; lost-wax cast circa 1926 | lost-wax cast in bronze

The Buffalo Family
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | color pencil on paper

Colored pencil sketch
American

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Cowboy Roping a Bull
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Bending Figure
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Horses and Men
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Native American by Dogsled
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Native American in Profile
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Men in Canoe
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Kneeling and Seated Figures
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Man on Horseback
Charles Marion Russell

1917 | oil on canvas

Watching for Wagons
Charles Marion Russell

1912 | oil on canvas

Where Tracks Spell War or Meat
Charles Marion Russell

1918 | watercolor on paperboard

Hooverizing
Charles Marion Russell

modeled 1924; lost-wax cast early 20th century - mid-20th century | lost-wax cast in bronze

Mountain Mother
Charles Marion Russell

modeled 1916; lost-wax cast between 1916 and 1921 | lost-wax cast in bronze

The Last Laugh
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | ink and watercolor on paper

Illustrated card
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Dancing Native American
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

'CM Russell'
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Horse and Details
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Native American on Horseback
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Native American on Horseback
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Man in Profile
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Man with Gun on Horseback
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Horse in Landscape
Charles Marion Russell

1908 | oil on canvas

Buffalo Coat
Charles Marion Russell

1917 | oil on canvas

Her Heart is on the Ground
Charles Marion Russell

early 20th century | watercolor on paper

Inside the Tepee
Charles Marion Russell

modeled circa 1924; lost-wax cast circa 1926 | lost-wax cast in bronze

The Horse Wrangler
Charles Marion Russell

modeled 1914; lost-wax cast 1916 | lost-wax cast in bronze

Oh Mother! What Is It?
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | watercolor on paper

Illustrated card
American

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on cardstock

Native American with Shield and Spear
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Two Native Americans in Profile
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite on paper

Stagecoach
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | graphite and ink on paper

Horses
Charles Marion Russell

late 19th century - early 20th century | ink on paper

Stirrups and Wagon Trains
Charles Marion Russell