| 640. Frank V. Dudley (American, 1868-1957), "A Holiday", c.1930; oil/canvas, 27" x 30", signed, original frame. Dudley studied at
the Art Institute of Chicago. He first visited the Northern Indiana dunes in 1912, and was so taken with the view, he devoted most
of his subject matter to them for the remainder of his career. William Gerdts, in his book,
"Art Across America: Two Centuries of Regional
Painting", explains, "Given its proximity to Chicago, it is not surprising that the Indiana dune country, at the southern
end of Lake Michigan, was a popular subject for the city's painters. The area had reverted to wilderness after the Indians left and
after the Chicago fire, when thousands of trees had been cut down to rebuild the city." In 1918, Dudley had an exhibition of his
paintings of the area at the Art Institute of Chicago. He also exhibited at the Chicago Gallery Association, Union League Club, Chicago
(a painting by Dudley remains in their collection), Hoosier Salon, and the Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids, IA. He was a
devoted supporter of the dunes area conservation.
This is the most important work by this artist that has been offered at auction in
some time. It is extremely rare to find paintings with such large figures at the beach.
20,000-30,000 |
