Native American with Shield and Spear

Scope and Content Notes

Pencil sketch of a Native American man holding a shield and a spear. Also written across the side of the image is "Miss."

Archival Location

Collection: Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

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Archive Item Information

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Title(s):

Native American with Shield and Spear

Creator(s):

Charles Marion Russell (Subject)

Culture:

American

Date:

late 19th century - early 20th century

Materials/Techniques:

graphite on cardstock

Classification:

Drawings

Object Type:

Pencil Drawing

Credit Line:

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Accession No:

TU2009.39.718

Previous Number(s):

A.20; A.20; A.20 (Colorado Springs number)

Department:

Dimensions

Overall:

Length: 5in. (12.7cm)
Width: 4 1/2in. (11.4cm)

About the Contributor(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

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. Native American with Shield and Spear. TU2009.39.718. Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman). late 19th century - early 20th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/tu200939718 (08/07/2017).

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Native American with Shield and Spear

Scope and Content Notes

Archival Location

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About the Contributor(s)

Tags and Search Terms

Art by Charles M. Russell

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