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Charles Ragland Bunnell
Cameron's Cone, Colorado Springs – Framed Sunset Watercolor Landscape Painting

circa 1930

$2,450
£1,837
€2,129.73
CA$3,419.10
A$3,818.83
CHF 1,984.38
MX$46,505.63
NOK 25,206.04
SEK 23,751.36
DKK 15,890.39
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This original 1930s watercolor painting by Charles Ragland Bunnell beautifully captures the majestic landscape of Cameron’s Cone near Colorado Springs, Colorado. The composition features rolling mountains in rich hues of green, blue, and brown, evoking the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountain region. Bunnell’s signature brushwork and expressive use of color bring depth and movement to the scene, making this a standout example of his early modernist approach. The painting is professionally housed in a custom archival frame, ensuring long-term preservation. Outer frame dimensions are 19 ¾ x 23 ¾ x 1 ¼ inches, image size is 9 ½ x 13 ¼ inches. About the Artist: Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968) Charles Ragland Bunnell was a pivotal figure in Colorado’s early modernist movement, known for his evolution from Regionalism to Abstract Expressionism. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Bunnell displayed an early passion for art. As a child, he sketched on any available surface—even in the margins of his textbooks. After serving in World War I, he moved to Colorado Springs in 1915, later using his GI benefits to study at the Broadmoor Art Academy (now the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center) in 1922-1923. Under the mentorship of artists like Ernest Lawson and Boardman Robinson, Bunnell mastered American Scene painting but frequently experimented with abstraction, a choice that often put him at odds with Robinson. Throughout the 1920s and 1930s, Bunnell gained recognition for his modernist landscapes and murals, even assisting Frank Mechau on government projects. By the late 1930s, he began shifting towards Abstract Expressionism, making him one of the earliest pioneers of the style in Colorado. His later works, particularly his "Black and Blue" series, reflected a deep emotional intensity, influenced by personal and global events such as World War II and the loss of his young son. Bunnell exhibited widely throughout his career, with solo exhibitions at prestigious institutions such as the Kansas City Art Institute, Santa Fe Museum, University of Illinois, and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. His work also appeared in group exhibitions at the Carnegie Institute, Art Institute of Chicago, and Denver Art Museum. Today, he is recognized as a pioneering figure in American Abstract Expressionism, with his works featured in "American Abstract Expressionism of the 1950s: An Illustrated Survey" and other significant publications. This stunning original watercolor is a rare opportunity for collectors seeking a piece from one of Colorado’s most influential modernist painters.
  • Creator:
    Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968, American)
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1930
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Width: 23.75 in (60.33 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    very good to excellent vintage condition. Framing is new (recently added).
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 157901stDibs: LU273805543

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