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David P. Chun (February 17, 1898 - October 24, 1989) was a Chinese American illustrator, printmaker, and painter. As part of the Federal Art Project a part of the Work Progress Administration, he produced works such as San Francisco Pier 43, Chinese Shrimp Camp depicting Chinese American life in the San Francisco area in the 1930s-1940s. His works were exhibited in venues such as San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's inaugural exhibition, California State Fair, de Young Museum, and the The Library of Congress.

Early Life and Education
David P. Chun was born on February 17, 1898 in Honolulu, Hawaii. When he was seven years old, he moved with his family to China where he continued his art education. In the late 1920s, he moved to San Francisco into a studio on Grant Avenue and enrolled in the California School of Fine Arts.

Career
David's artwork focused on depicting Chinese American life in the San Francisco Bay area. His works were part of the initial exhibitions of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and Chinese Art Association of America at the de Young Museum.