Discover the history behind the art of the American Old West at the Charles M. Russell Center in Norman. The center, named after artist Charles M. Russell, provides information on the artistic traditions of the western United States. Visitors to the center can learn more about the artwork of Russell, who is known for his many paintings of cowboys, Native Americans and Western landscapes created in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Relax in the cozy reading lounge and study books on the art of the American West or attend one of the frequent lectures given at the center by experts in the arts.