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colonel donald l. dickson usmcr (1906 – 1974)
Explore the art of Colonel Donald L. Dickson USMCR – a marine artist capturing military life’s intensity & camaraderie. Stream Crossing, Rock of Ages & more.
National Museum of the Marine Corps (Raleigh, United States of America)
Delve into Marine Corps history at the National Museum of the Marine Corps! Featuring immersive exhibits and free admission, explore valor, sacrifice & innovation.
About the artist: Donald L. Dickson (Col, USMCR) (1906 – 1974) Donald L. Dickson, USMCR, graduated in 1924 from the School of the Worcester Art Museum. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1927. Dickson landed with the 1st Marine Division on Guadalcanal and participated in the invasion of Guam and Tinian. He fought on Roi-Namur with the V Amphibious Corps. After World War II, Dickson accepted a position with Curtis Publishing Company but was recalled to active duty during the Korean War. He served as the editor of Leatherneck magazine until he retired in 1965. Dickson died in 1974.
About this artwork
- Title: Rock of Ages
- Artist: colonel donald l. dickson usmcr
- Year: 1942
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Under copyright
- Where to see it: National Museum of the Marine Corps
- Movement: Contemporary Realism
- Creative period: Early Period
- Corpus context: wwii realism , early 20th-century illustration
- Keywords: military sketch” , “wartime soldiers” , “us marine corps”
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