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Art Item Information

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Title(s):

Pay Dirt; The Discovery of Last Chance Gulch (Helena, Montana)

Creator(s):

Charles Marion Russell (Subject)

Culture:

American

Date:

1925

Materials/Techniques:

oil on canvas

Classification:

Paintings

Object Type:

Oil Painting

Accession No:

01.901

Previous Number(s):

0137.901; 33; 12053

Department:

Art

Not On View

Dimensions

Framed:

Height: 24in. (61.0cm)
Width: 36in. (91.4cm)
Depth: 1 3/8in. (3.5cm)

Overall (Canvas):

Height: 18in. (45.7cm)
Width: 30in. (76.2cm)

About the Creator(s)

From Gilcrease Museum:

Creator:

Charles Marion Russell

Biography:

American

Role(s):

Subject

From Getty's Union List of Artist Names:

Names (all):

Russell, Charles Marion

Birth Date:

1864

Death Date:

1926

Nationalities:

American (North American)

Roles:

American painter, sculptor, and illustrator, 1864-1926

Gender:

male

Events:

active (professional function)

Note:

Comment on works: painter; sculptor

Marks and Inscriptions

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.

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Russell, Charles. Pay Dirt. 01.901. 1925. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/01901 (10/09/2019).

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