Description:
A painting of a boat with a red hull by Gladys Cook. The painting shows the boat’s hull on the beach.

Material:
Oil on board

Maker/Artist:
Gladys Cook

Date:
20th century

Provenance:
n/a

Size of Artwork:
H. 12 x W. 16 in

Weight (LBS)
3.6

Condition:
Lined or not lined: not linedCraquelure or no craquelure: no craquelure No markings under UV inspection

History:
Gladys Emerson Cook was a 20th century American artist, best known for her drawings of dogs, many of which were used as book illustrations. She also drew advertisements, including cat ads for Carter's Ink and Puss n' Boots products. She also painted and did many original prints, and in her later years, she painted East coast seascapes. Cook studied at the New York Art Student's League with Anthony Thieme and Yarnall Abbott. She exhibited at The National Academy of Design, 1953-1945; NY Public Library, 1942; Library of Congress; National Arts Club, NYC; Society of Illustrators, 1945; Abercrombie and Fitch, NYC and Bronx Zoological Park, 1941.