Sz: canvas,48 inches X 35 1/2 inches. Framed: 40 inches X 28 inches. Signed  bas gauche.   

EMIL KOSA JR.(1903-1968)... Born: Paris, France.  In the 1920s, Kosa moved to California, but returned to France several times to continue his art education. He received traditional painting instruction from Pierre Laurens and studied non-objective painting with Frank Kupka. After settling in California in 1928, Emil worked as a mural artist and operated a business with his father that produced decorative art for churches and auditoriums. When that line of work was Slow, he took on portrait commissions and sold fine art paintings through local galleries.  In the early 1930s, Kosa became friends with Millard Sheets and  began aggressively pursuing a national reputation as a California artist. He was among the first California Style watercolorist whose work brought attention to the West Coast  style. Emil was an active member of the California Water Color Society and served as president in 1945. Kosa was one of the first of the California watercolorists to be accepted into annual shows at the National Academy of Design and in the American Watercolor Society shows.  Kosa is best known for his representational watercolors and oils.  An extended biography is available in McClellands "California Watercolors" book. We try to describe items to the best of our ability, however the buyer accepts all responsibility for verifying  the authenticity of the items purchased.  We assume no responsibility for the authenticity or the suitability for any purpose of any item.