Charles M. Russell
Wolf and Steer

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Wolf and Steer
Datec. 1890
MediumWatercolor, ink, and graphite on laid paper
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/2 × 8 1/2 in. (16.5 × 21.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Duncan W. Corbett
Object number2024.61
Not on view

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Department
American Art
ProvenanceWolf and Bull and Wolf and Steer: The artist, ca. 1895; [Hammer Bros., New York, by 1957]; [Buchholz Galleries, New York, 1961]; private collection; [Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, 2015 Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, July 25, 2015, lot 281]; purchased by Duncan Corbett, July 25, 2015; given to MFAH, 2023.

Illustrated letter to Charles Schatzlein: The artist, 1910; Charles “Dutch” Schatzlein, Butte, Montana, 1910; Homer E. Britzman, Pasadena, California; Fred A. Rosenstock, Denver, Colorado; Collection of Sue and Ted Dalzell, Santa Barbara, California; [Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, 2012 Coeur d’Alene Art Auction, July 21, 2012, lot 143]; purchased by Duncan Corbett, Houston, July 21, 2012; given to MFAH, 2024.
Exhibition HistoryWolf and Bull and Wolf and Steer: Department of Municipal Art, City Hall, Los Angeles, Tower Gallery, Aug. 29-Sept. 13, 1957; California Palace Legion of Honor, Sept. 1957; C.M. Russell Exhibition, Fine Arts Gallery, Oct. 1-12, 1957; Trigg-C.M. Russell Foundation, Oct. 14-26, 1957; Historical Society of Montana; Western Canada Art Circuit, Calgary Allied Arts Council
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Wolf and Bull:
Initialed and monogrammed in ink, lower left corner: CMR [cow skull]

Wolf and Steer:
Initialed and monogrammed in ink, lower left corner: CMR [cow skull]

Illustrated letter to Charles Schatzlein:
Inscribed and signed in ink, lower half of sheet: HELLO Dutch/the bull was heap good/I whish I’d been with you when/you got him/with thanks an best whishes from/ we,uns to you,uns/your toothless friend/C.M. Russell
Wolf and Bull: TBD
Wolf and Steer: TBD
Illustrated letter to Charles Schatzlein: TBD
Catalogue raisonnéWolf and Bull: Price CR.UNL.549; Wolf and Steer: Price CR.UNL.572

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