Harvey Dunn is the most well-known South Dakota painter. He was born near Manchester, South Dakota in a 9 by 7 foot shack. He went to South Dakota State University to study art. From there, we went to study under Howard Pyle in Delaware. He became a famous illustrator for magazines like, Harper’s Weekly, American Legion Monthly, and The Saturday Evening Post. Towards the end of this life, he taught art in New York.
Available Resource(s):
- South Dakota Art Museum – Harvey Dunn: Imagining Others - Open now until Dec. 11, 2019
- - This book reflects on Harvey Dunn, the teacher.
Image Citation:
Harvey Dunn: Imagining Others. (2019, August 13). South Dakota State University.