Man on Horseback

Scope and Content Notes

Three pencil sketches of a man on horseback and surroundings (TU2009.39.855.1). On reverse is the second page of a typed letter to Charles M. Russell from Guy Gayler Clard of Street and Finely Advertising, concerning a request for a pen and ink drawing, the description of which appears to apply to the sketches on the back (TU2009.39.855.2).

Archival Location

Collection: Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)

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Archive Item Information

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Title(s):

Man on Horseback

Creator(s):

Charles Marion Russell (Subject)

Culture:

American

Date:

late 19th century - early 20th century

Materials/Techniques:

graphite on paper

Classification:

Drawings

Object Type:

Pencil Drawing

Credit Line:

Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa

Accession No:

TU2009.39.855.1-2

Previous Number(s):

A.164; A.164; A.164 (Colorado Springs number)

Department:

Dimensions

Overall:

Length: 8 1/2in. (21.6cm)
Width: 11in. (27.9cm)

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

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Art by Charles M. Russell

Charles M. Russell Artworks in Gilcrease Collection

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.

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Russell, Charles. Man on Horseback. TU2009.39.855.1-2. Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman). late 19th century - early 20th century. Tulsa: Gilcrease Museum, https://collections.gilcrease.org/object/tu2009398551-2 (10/27/2016).

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Man on Horseback

Scope and Content Notes

Archival Location

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From Charles M. Russell to Frank Brown

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Archive Item Information

Dimensions

About the Contributor(s)

Tags and Search Terms

Art by Charles M. Russell

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