Rock Of Ages — Coronel Donald L. Dickson Usmcr

Rock of Ages

Explore 'Rock of Ages' by Colonel Dickson – a poignant pencil sketch capturing wartime camaraderie & youthful energy. A rare USMCR study showcasing realism & expressive distortion.


Coronel Donald L. Dickson Usmcr (1906 - 1974)

Explore el arte de Colonel Donald L. Dickson USMCR, un artista marino que captura la intensidad y camaradería de la vida militar. Stream Crossing, Rock of Ages y más.

Museo Nacional de la Infantería de Marina (Raleigh, Estados Unidos de América)

¡Sumérgete en la historia del Cuerpo de Marines en el Museo Nacional! Con exhibiciones inmersivas y entrada gratuita, explora valor, sacrificio e innovación.

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.