Image description front: Front cover of Harvey Dunn: Illustrator and Painter of the Pioneer West with gold embossed title on green background.

Image description back: Back cover of the book showing a black-and-white photo of an artist painting in a studio and descriptive text about Harvey Dunn.

Back cover text: “Born and raised in a homesteading family in South Dakota, Harvey Dunn (1884–1952) became one of America’s most prominent illustrators and later a celebrated painter of the pioneer West. His work vividly captures the rugged life of settlers and the beauty of the plains. Few of Dunn’s paintings have been seen by the public since his death, and many of his illustrations appeared only in magazines and books of his time. This volume brings together a wealth of Dunn’s art, including his powerful prairie scenes, portraits, and wartime illustrations, accompanied by insightful commentary. This book is generously illustrated with paintings and drawings reproduced in full color, along with photographs and historical material. Walt Reed’s authoritative text explores Dunn’s artistic development, his teaching philosophy, and his influence on American art. This special edition is limited to 500 copies and includes a new introduction and additional images from the South Dakota Art Museum’s Harvey Dunn collection.”

About the book: This comprehensive volume covers a major portion of his illustrations and paintings for the first time. Content includes illustration art, pioneer and western works, and his powerful World War I pieces inspired by his battlefield sketches. Also included are the rarely seen nudes, portraits, and murals. Paintings from museums and private collections showcase the full range of this talented American artist. The Museum Edition is a numbered limited edition, with special inserts from the Author.