Charles Ragland Bunnell Figurative Paintings

This original 1930s watercolor painting by Charles Ragland Bunnell beautifully captures the majestic landscape of Cameron’s Cone near Colorado Springs...

This striking vintage 1939 original painting, titled Man In His Search for God, is a powerful piece from Charles Bunnell’s renowned Black and Blue Series. The artwork is painted in i...

This stunning 1951 oil painting on board by renowned American artist Charles Ragland Bunnell captures an abstracted New York City skyline in a rich nocturnal color palette of black, ...

Original 1940s grayscale watercolor painting by American artist Charles Ragland Bunnell, capturing a semi-abstracted view of the Golden Cycle Mill in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Painted in subtle shades of black and gray, this unique WPA-era landscape combines industrial subject matter with expressive, modernist style. A striking piece of American regionalist art from the mid-20th century. The work is presented in a custom black frame. Framed dimensions: 18" H x 19 ½" W x 1 ⅜" D Sight size: 8 ⅛" H x 9 ⅝" W The Golden Cycle Mining and Reduction Company, depicted in this piece, was a major part of Colorado's mining boom in the early 20th century. Located in Colorado City (now part of Old Colorado City), the mill played a significant role in the region’s gold production and industrial development. About the Artist: Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897–1968) Charles Bunnell was a pivotal figure in Colorado’s 20th-century art scene. He worked across multiple styles—from representational landscapes to fully abstract compositions—and was one of the few artists in Colorado to successfully embrace the evolving trends of Modernism, Surrealism, and Abstraction after WWII. Bunnell studied under notable artists at the Broadmoor Art Academy, including Ernest Lawson and Birger Sandzén. His early works, including regional landscapes and mining scenes like this one, showcase a mix of American Scene painting and semi-abstract structure. He later became known for his bold experimentation with color, form, and geometry, producing both expressive oils and ink-watercolor series such as Black and Blue. He participated in multiple New Deal art...

"Untitled (Sacred Family)" is a powerful abstract oil painting on board by renowned American artist Charles Ragland Bunnell (1897-1968), created circa 1950. Signed by the artist in the lower right corner, this striking piece portrays an abstract interpretation of several figures grouped together, capturing the essence of human connection. The dynamic composition is enhanced by vivid, contrasting colors of black, red, blue, green, orange, yellow, and white, creating a sense of depth and movement within the piece. This exceptional painting is presented in a vintage frame with outer dimensions of 34 ½ x 29 x 1 ¼ inches, and the image size measures 23 ½ x 18 ¾ inches. It remains in good condition, showcasing Bunnell’s mastery of color, texture, and abstraction. Expedited and international shipping options are available—please contact us for a quote. About the Artist: Charles Ragland Bunnell, born in 1897 in Kansas City, Missouri, developed a deep passion for art from a young age. His early artistic explorations included drawing on walls and textbooks, eventually leading him to study at the Broadmoor Art Academy (now Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center) under the GI Bill in the early 1920s. After marrying fellow art student Laura Palmer...

"Birth" is a striking semi-abstract watercolor painting created by the talented Colorado artist, Charles Ragland Bunnell, in 1943. The artwork, crafted during Bunnell's Black and Blu...