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VERSO
Label, American Illustrators Gallery, New York, New York

In 1945, Harvey Dunn was recognized by the National Academy of Design with the coveted status of National Academician. Taught by Howard Pyle, Dunn went on to teach a legion of great American artists beginning shortly before World War I and continuing until World War II. His students included prominent illustrators such as Dean Cornwell, John Clymer, and Amos Sewell. Dunn also greatly influenced N. C. Wyeth and Frank Schoonover with his own work. The artist and historian Walt Reed thought Dunn was “one of the most important illustrators of the 20th century, best known for the authenticity of his Western subjects.”

PROVENANCE
The artist
Gene Geh (the artist’s student and friend)
Private collection, by descent
Heritage Auctions, Dallas, Texas, 2006
Private collection, Wyoming

LITERATURE
Howard Fast, “Neighbor Sam.” The American Magazine, March 1942, pp. 38-40, illustrated

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Condition ReportSurface is in excellent condition. Canvas is lined. Spots of inpainting in lower-right corner, at edges of frame. Spots of inpainting above black dog, in sky, and in grass.

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