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The Works of Terry Dunkum
Terry Dunkum began painting as therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A Vietnam veteran and a 30 year officer in the San Antonio Police Department, Dunkum uses the painting of peaceful landscapes as an antidote to painful memories.
Terry Dunkum (American, 20th Century)
Was Papa’s
Oil on canvas
Signed l.l.
22 x 28 inches
The painting depicts the country home of the artist’s grandfather. It is a poignant expression of nostalgia; Dunkum recalls sweet days when the home was seen as a valued treasure. He holds this image dear as the home has changed and is no longer cherished as his grandfather’s gift to the family.