Charles Marion Russell

Charles Marion Russell (1864–1926) was an American sculptor, illustrator and painter.

Also recorded as Charles M. Russell; Charles Russell; C. M. Russell; Charley Russell; c.m. russell; Charlie Russell.

Charles Marion Russell in brief

Born
1864
Died
1926
Known for
sculptor, illustrator, painter, writer, draftsperson and cowboy
Place of birth
St. Louis
Contents

Overview

Born at St. Louis in 1864, died at Great Falls in 1926.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are Western, portrait and landscape. The authority associates the name with American Renaissance. Frederic Remington is recorded as an influence.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Great Falls.

Work by Charles Marion Russell is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, Amon Carter Museum of American Art and Denver Art Museum.

Sources

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  1. 1.

    “Charles Marion Russell”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1065418: Charles Marion Russell

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