William Henry Dethlef Koerner
ARTISTWilhelm Heinrich Detlev "Big Bill" Körner, also known as Wilhelm Heinrich Dethlef Koerner, William HD Koerner, WHDK, or W.H.D. Koerner, was a noted illustrator of the American West whose works became known to new audiences when his painting, nicknamed A Charge to Keep, was used as the cover image for the ghostwritten biography by the same name by George W. Bush. This painting, which hung in the Oval Office during the Bush presidency was of special interest to journalists due to the interpretation given by Bush of the painting's meaning in light of the meaning and title attached to the painting by the artist.
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William Henry Dethlef Koerner, wall art & digital downloads
2 works by William Henry Dethlef Koerner (American) are catalogued on Archive Lane, free to preview and available to download or order as a print.
Wilhelm Heinrich Detlev "Big Bill" Körner, also known as Wilhelm Heinrich Dethlef Koerner, William HD Koerner, WHDK, or W.H.D. Koerner, was a noted illustrator of the American West whose works became known to new audiences when his painting, nicknamed A Charge to Keep, was used as the cover image for the ghostwritten biography by the same name by George W. Bush. This painting, which hung in the Oval Office during the Bush presidency was of special interest to journalists due to the interpretation given by Bush of the painting's meaning in light of the meaning and title attached to the painting by the artist.
At a glance
Most of William Henry Dethlef Koerner's work on the site falls under Figurative (13), Drawings (4), Posters (1).
By movement, it's catalogued as Expressionism (10), Art Deco (7), Art Nouveau (2).
Culture: American (19).
By orientation: 7 landscape, 12 portrait.
Dated work in this group ranges from 1904 to 1926.
Prints of these artworks
Every artwork here can be downloaded as the original high-resolution file, or ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print from $21.99, shipping included.
Sizes and framing
Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.
Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.
Frequently asked questions
- How many William Henry Dethlef Koerner artworks does Archive Lane have?
- 2 public-domain artworks by William Henry Dethlef Koerner are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.
- What nationality was William Henry Dethlef Koerner?
- William Henry Dethlef Koerner is catalogued as American.
- Can I download these as digital files?
- Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.