Alan Cantwell Dunn ( 1900 - 1974 ) was an American painter. Alan Cantwell Dunn s works have been put up for auction numerous times, with realized prices varying from 178 USD for 1088 Jumped the Gun. They're Already Saying 'Merry Christmas'! in 2009 to 732 USD for Why Not Try God in 2011 , based on the size and medium of the artwork.