William Herbert Dunton (Buck Dunton, 1878 - 1936)
Buck Dunton1878-08-28Augusta, USA1936-03-18Taos, USAUSA
William Herbert Dunton
William Herbert "Buck" Dunton was an American artist and illustrator born in 1878 and passed away in 1936. He was one of the founding members of the Taos Society of Artists, a collective of artists in New Mexico that was considered one of the most influential art groups in the United States in the early 20th century. Dunton was known for his works dedicated to the life and culture of Native Americans, as well as many Western landscapes. In his paintings, he conveyed the beauty and power of nature, as well as the life of Native Americans in their natural environment. Buck Dunton was a recognized master of his craft, and his works remain popular and sought after in the world of art.
Nickname: | Buck Dunton |
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Date and place of birt: | 28 august 1878, Augusta, USA |
Date and place of death: | 18 march 1936, Taos, USA |
Nationality: | USA |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Animalist, Artist, Engraver, Genre painter, Graphic artist, Landscape painter, Painter, Portraitist |
Genre: | Animalistic, Flower still life, Genre art, Landscape painting, Portrait, Still life |
Art style: | American Realism |