After amassing his fortune, oil tycoon Sid Richardson was able to indulge his interest in cattle and horses, acquiring large ranching operations both in Texas and Oklahoma. In 1942, Sid Richardson turned his attention to collecting the works of the artists whom he felt best portrayed the West he knew and loved, Frederic Remington and Charles Russell. Over the years, he built his portfolio of Western art masterpieces that are on display at the museum today.
Past Exhibits
THE CINEMATIC WEST: The Art that Made the Movies
May 3, 2025 – 20, 2026
This installation examines the connection between artists Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, and other artists at the birth of Hollywood’s Western film genre.
REMINGTON AND RUSSELL IN BLACK AND WHITE
May 3, 2024 – April 2025
Explore works made specifically for illustration by famed Western American painters Frederic Remington and Charles Russell. Pairing the artist’s original black and white compositions alongside printed examples in books and magazines, the exhibition invites viewers to explore works created for a public fascinated by stories of the American West.