Pirates

1919

Charles Dunn

Associated Names
Charles Dunn

Artist, American, 1894 - 1978

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.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Foundation for Twentieth Century Artists, Washington, DC; Corocran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1995; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: CHARLES / DUNN '19; upper verso in graphite by unknown hand: 1449 [not deciphered] / 1" raw whistler / toned dark green / green matt 5. gr 5 / 1 3/4 sides 2" top 2 1/4 bottom; center verso in black ink by unknown hand: An Honorable Mention Certificate was the / only award considered the / Composition / Class 1st Prize / Corcoran School of Art 1919 / To Charles Dunn / 1449 Fairmont St. N.W. / Mr. Richard Brooke's / Composition Class; center verso in graphite by unknown hand: 4309

Wikidata ID

Q64538470

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