Item:

• F72576: J. COTTON Oil On Canvas Painting Of Noblemen By Fireplace - Signed

Age:

• C.1908

Details:

• Vibrant Colors

• Soldiers By Fireplace

J. Cotton may refer to John Wesley Cotton

John Wesley Cotton (October 29, 1869 – November 24, 1931)[1] was a printmaker

and painter in the early years of the 20th century. He was known for his aquatints,[2][3]

etchings, and drypoints, and for introducing the colour aquatint process to Canada.[4]

Cotton was born in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. He was trained as a commercial

lithographer and studied at the Toronto Art Students’ League from 1891 to 1892,[5] to

improve his drawing skills. In 1893 went to Chicago to work for a printing firm.[6] Around

1900, he decided to study at the school of the Art Institute of Chicago[6] but combined

his study with work as a lithographer - he worked for Transfer Lithography in Chicago

(1902–1904).[7] In 1904, Cotton became a member of the Palette and Chisel Club in

Chicago and remained one till 1910.[5]

Condition:

• Excellent Condition - Minor Signs Of Light Household Use-Age

Size:

• 25.5w x 2d x 21.5h