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Dean Cornwell
Art Deco Painting Romantic Couple on Rocks

1931

About the Item

Fact: There is no one alive today who can paint and draw as good as Dean Cornwell. Why? It takes a lifetime of training, work and commitment to be a great academic artist. Unfortunately, the artistic skills Cornwell learned and perfected are almost non-existent in today's art training. Hence, most contemporary art is rehashed 5th generation abstract painting, poorly conceived concept art, naive art. finger painting type art or plagiarist art. Couple on Rocks is executed in a post-impressionist style but has the underpinnings of sound academic knowledge. Notice how structurally sound his figures are. Dean Cornwell was Norman Rockwell's favorite illustrator. Signature: Signed lower left, Oil on board, Framed - Slight desaturation of color due to old varnish. Color may vary from monitor to monitor. The work is best viewed when lit by a top gallery-like light to bring out color.
  • Creator:
    Dean Cornwell (1892 - 1960, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1931
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Best viewed under a top key light to bring out color. Bowing to board visible mostly with raking light. Condition is good with some very light surface grim commensurate with age. - Slight desaturation of color due to old varnish.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38531208703
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