Emil Kosa Jr. Oil Painting "From Out of a Story," Early 20th Century

Item Details

Emil J. Kosa, Jr. (California, 1903–1968)
From out of a Story, early 20th century
Oil painting on board
Unsigned
Label with work information affixed to verso
Artist’s studio label affixed to verso

Born to an artist father, Kosa was a very talented and well-trained painter. He studied at the Prague Academy, California Art Institute, and École des Beaux-Arts. Throughout his career, he mastered many different artistic styles including, plein-air, symbolism, abstraction, and more. He may be most known for his modernist landscapes and portraits. Kosa exhibited extensively on a national level and was nationally awarded. Kosa spent over 30 years as the art director of scenic and special effects for 20th Century Fox. In 1963, he won the Oscar in Special Effects for his work in the film Cleopatra.

Condition

- moderate accretions throughout, with surface abrasion to center right; areas of finish loss to frame.

Dimensions

- measures the frame; sight size 15.5" W x 19" H.

• Item not examined outside of mounting.

Item #

ITMG853455