David McCosh - November - Oil on Canvas 1939 P2964

This terrific abstract by the distinguished Northwest artist was shown at the Walker Gallery in New York (label is pictured in the photos). Art measures 20" x 24". Frame is 21 1/4" x 25 1/2". A Cedar Rapids, Iowa native, David McCosh followed his art interests with studies at Coe College (1922-23) and the Art Institute of Chicago (1923-26). He received a full fellowship for graduate studies (1927-29) and won the Institute's prestigious John Quincy Adams scholarship in an annual competition with his painting Prodigal Son. After relocating to New York City, he joined the Art Students League and spent time in 1928 studying art in Europe. McCosh and Edward Rowan were long-term acquaintances; David was kept informed of happenings in the Cedar Rapids art community, including the Little Gallery and Grant Wood's commercial success. He became a painter in Oyster Bay, Long Island, NY for the Louis Comfort Tiffany Foundation with the aid of a Tiffany fellowship (1930-31). McCosh also served as an