Don V. Crowley

1926-2019

Don V. Crowley

BORN IN

Redlands, California

KNOWN FOR

Historical-Indian genre and animal painting, illustration

NAME VARIATIONS

Donald Crowley

Known for his realistic depiction of Indian figures, Donald Crowley was born in Redlands and raised in Santa Ana, California from the time he was ten years old.  He showed art talent from childhood.

As a young man, he was a close friend and painting companion with Mervin Corning, who became an accomplished watercolorist.  Crowley was heavily influenced towards subjects and technique by Frederic Remington’s book, Done in the Open, and also by a book of English painters, titled World Famous Paintings, edited by Rockwell Kent.

Sold At Lone Star Art Auction

Don Crowley – Kaibab Child
Don V. Crowley
(1926 – 2019)

Kaibab Child

oil on board
10 x 8 inches
Sold for: $1,320
Don	Crowley – Lakota Treasure
Don V. Crowley
(1926 – 2019)

Lakota Treasure

oil on board
20 x 16 inches
Sold for: $2,040