Harvey Thomas Dunn (delaware / New Jersey, 1884-1952), "the Bathers", 1932, Oil On Canvas Sight: 24 X 30 In., Frame: 28.5 X 34.5 In. Provenance: Property From The Collection Of A Boerne, Texas Lady; Purchased From An East Coast Gallery In The 1950s And Passed By Inheritance Harvey Thomas Dunn (1884-1952) Was A Distinguished American Painter And Illustrator Known For His Powerful Depictions Of The American West. Dunn Studied Under Renowned Artist Howard Pyle, Often Called The "father Of American Illustration", Who Shaped Dunn's Style Of Storytelling Through Dramatic, Emotionally Charged Compositions. In Addition To His Well-known Western Scenes, Harvey Dunn Also Explored More Traditional Impressionistic Subjects Like This One, Which Reveals His Versatility And Sensitivity As An Artist. Dunn’s Legacy Endures Not Only Through His Iconic Western Scenes But Also Through The Subsequent Generations Of Artists He Mentored At The Art Institute Of Chicago And The Grand Central School Of Art In New York.