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William Norris Dakin Painting

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£948.47
€1,084.49
CA$1,745.91
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CHF 1,013.60
MX$23,629.32
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DKK 8,093.76
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I enjoy looking at this unfinished painting by California artist William Norris Dakin. Interesting contrast between finished colorful portions and pencil sketched figures. Unique. Veranda scene with interior views. Painting is from a sketch done while visiting Mexico in the 1930's, then painted in the 1970's. Painted on artist board. Measures 24"H 32"W. Not framed. William Norris Dakin: William Norris Dakin Born in San Francisco, CA on Nov. 5, 1910. Dakin graduated from Burlingame High School and studied for three years on scholarships at the CSFA under Macky, Randolph, and Poole. During the 1930s he worked for Disney Studios and in the 1940s was a staff artist at Eimac Corporation. He died in Burlingame, CA on Dec. 16, 1992. His oils and drawings include urban and rural scenes, old mansions, marine vessels, and Mexican genre. Member: SWA; Peninsula AA; Society for Sanity in Art. Exh: Calif. State Fair, 1933 (1st prize); SFAA, 1935; SFMA, 1935; San Mateo Co. Fairs. In: Bancroft Library (UC Berkeley).
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 32 in (81.28 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Fulton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5539228402682

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