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Dean Cornwell (American, 1892-1960). "Tunis" crayon on paper, 1922. Signed "D.C." with title and initials at lower left. A lovely drawing by American artist Dean Cornwell featuring an abstract rendering of a vibrant street scene, likely in Tunisia due to the title "Tunis." The drawing shows a row of green buildings topped by cascading vines along a street that crosses the composition at a slight diagonal with a street lamp in the foreground at the left and a parked car to the right. An orange object or person is additionally pictured at the left, while several store windows and other figures are depicted at the other side of the street. Size of drawing: 10" W x 6" H (25.4 cm x 15.2 cm); of frame: 16" W x 12" H (40.6 cm x 30.5 cm)

Verso is inscribed "DEAN CORNWELL / MERRY CHRISTMAS! / BETTINA AND DONE / FROM MERF / 79 / GIFT: GERALD MERFELD." Gerald Merfeld is an American artist who had a three year apprenticeship with master illustrator Dean Cornwell.

Dean Cornwell was a left-handed American illustrator and muralist. His oil paintings were frequently featured in popular magazines and books as literary illustrations, advertisements, and posters promoting the war effort. Throughout the first half of the 20th century he was a dominant presence in American illustration. At the peak of his popularity he was nicknamed the "Dean of Illustrators."



Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection

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  • Condition: Set behind glass in custom matte and frame. Has not been examined outside of glass, but painting and frame appear to be in excellent overall condition. Signed "D.C." with title and initials at lower left. Suspension wire on verso for display.

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