Charles Dunn

Dunn, Charles A. R.
American, 1894 - 1978

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The image shows a man standing in a relaxed pose, with one foot raised on a wooden rail. He has angular facial features, a mustache, and a beard, and is wearing a black beret. His clothing features muted colors: tan, brown, and blue, with a striped shirt underneath. A cigarette is in his mouth. The background includes a black fence, distant houses with steep, black roofs, boats in water, and a cross-like structure rising above the rooftops. The color palette is muted with dark tones and a cloudy sky.
Charles Dunn, Tréboul, Brittany, 1927, brush and black ink with watercolor on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Foundation for Twentieth Century Artists of Washington, DC), 2015.19.2996

Tréboul, Brittany

Charles Dunn · 1927 · brush and black ink with watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2996
The image shows a view from a slightly elevated angle, with the horizon placed high within the picture. A church steeple is visible in the distance along with a line of white clouds. Bold brushstrokes create movement and texture in the sky and land. The color palette consists of deep blues, blacks, white, and soft green. A woman in traditional Breton attire is seen in motion, followed by smaller figures ascending a path towards buildings and the church spire. The scene is bathed in muted light.
Charles Dunn, Brittany, 1927, brush and black ink with watercolor on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Foundation for Twentieth Century Artists of Washington, DC, 1995), 2015.19.2997

Brittany

Charles Dunn · 1927 · brush and black ink with watercolor on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2997
The painting shows two figures standing on a rocky cliff overlooking water under a moonlit sky. The art style is similar to classic illustrations from the early 20th century. The moon shines light on the scene, revealing details of the cliff and water. The figures are dressed in attire associated with exploration or adventure, and the color palette includes blues, greens, and earth tones. The composition conveys a sense of movement and suspense.
Charles Dunn, Pirates, 1919, gouache and watercolor over graphite on paperboard, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Foundation for Twentieth Century Artists of Washington, DC), 2015.19.2999

Pirates

Charles Dunn · 1919 · gouache and watercolor over graphite on paperboard ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2999
This is a painting featuring a vintage automobile in front of a rustic building. The artwork includes an open-top car in white and pastel colors with a purple hood, situated on a dirt road. Details such as spoked wheels and the driver gripping the steering wheel are depicted. The background shows a cottage-style building with brick walls, a sloping roof, green shutters on windows, and sparse, leafy trees in green and purple hues. A brown fence and a curved, wood-finished door add to the tranquil scene. The painting conveys a nostalgic early 20th-century suburban ambiance and is signed with the artist's name and the year 1919. The word "ReVere" in gold represents the era and the vehicle make, reminiscent of Charles Dana Gibson's style with refined lines and period-specific elements.
Charles Dunn, Revere, 1919, gouache on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of the Foundation for Twentieth Century Artists of Washington, DC), 2015.19.2998

Revere

Charles Dunn · 1919 · gouache on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.2998