Ended 1922 “Close of Day” Key West Maritime Etching by Morgan Dennis Framed

Etching has not been removed from its frame. Some negligible darkening on edges but overall appears to be in excellent condition. Carved gesso frame has some scuffs, chips, cracks, et al but all easily touched up if desired. Frame in itself is nice.

"Morgan Dennis was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1892 and grew up on Long Island, New York. Dennis studied art at the America School of Design in NY with W.H.W. Bicknell and Stanhope Forbes. He moved to Key West, Florida where he lived on a houseboat, "The Sea Dog".

Known primarily for his dog subjects, he began his career as an author/illustrator with a special aptitude for portraying dogs. Perhaps his biggest success was his creation for Dewar’s of the "Black and White Scotties" commissioned and used as advertising by the Black and White Scotch Whiskey Company for many years. One of his murals, "The Dog House", is in the bar and lounge of the Sheraton Russell Hotel in New York.

Dennis was also an author and illustrator, his publications include: "Pup Himself", 1943; "Burlap", 1956; "Morgan Dennis Dog book" 1946 and “Skit and Skat”, 1951, to name a few. His etchings of dogs are recognized and collected world wide. The Ladies Home Journal magazine also ran a monthly feature he wrote and illustrated called, “Every Dog Has His Say ”. He was a member of the Key West Art and Historical Society and the Fort Myers Beach Art Association where he also ran an Art School.”

Morgan Dennis died in Key West, Florida on October 22, 1960.

He lectured on the art of etching and on dogs. His name also appears as Burt Morgan Dennis. "

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