Emil Kosa Jr. Art

French, 1903-1968

From Papillon - Martin Wolpert Emil Kosa Jr. was born in Paris, France on November 28, 1903. His father was a Czech artist. He moved to the United States with his family at the age of four. Kosa studied at the Prague Academy as a teenager and then at the California Art Institute in Los Angeles in 1927. He returned to Paris later in 1927, and studied under Pierre Laurens at l'École des Beaux-Arts. In 1928, he returned to Los Angeles and studied and later taught at Chouinard and the Otis Art Institutes. Kosa spent the last 35 years of his life working for 20th Century Fox studios as a special effects artist. In 1963 he won an Oscar for his work on Cleopatra. During this time Kosa, along with maintaining a studio-home in LA, decorated churches, theaters, and private homes and continued teaching in Laguna Beach, California. Kosa exhibited at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in 1940, the Biltmore Salon in Los Angeles in 1941. He also showed his works in many other locals nationally including the Carnegie Institute, the Denver Museum, and the Frye Museum. He won dozens of awards in California and nationally from 1928-1961. He is represented in many museums across the United States including the LACMA, the Santa Barbara Museum, the Boston Museum of Fine Art, and the San Diego Museum. Kosa worked in both watercolor and oil. He painted many portraits including the official portrait of Governor Earl Warren. He also painted landscapes, seascapes, figures, and floral works. The most interesting aspect of Kosa's body of work is that he had several different styles. He is well known and appreciated in the circle of California Plein-Air painters and watercolorists, but he was also painted many symbolist and modernist paintings. In these more expressive works can be seen the influence of his studies in Prague and Paris. Many of his paintings are moody, and somber; a stark contrast to his scenes of California landscapes. He produced a number of abstract works as well, showing the influence of Kupka who he had studied . Kosa JR. died in Los Angeles on the 4th of November 1968.

Artist: Emil Kosa Jr.

Emil Kosa Jr.“San Pedro Harbor California”, Circa 1935

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“San Pedro Harbor California”

By Emil Kosa Jr.

Located in Southampton, NY

Original watercolor on archival paper of the harbor in San Pedro California by the well known American artist, Emil Kosa Jr. Signed lower left. Circa 1935. Condition is excellent. O...

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1930s Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Sir Peter Markham Scott CH CBE DSC FRS FZS'Hart Laubs Duck' by British ornithologist Sir Peter Markham Scott

$614

H 4.38 in W 6.5 in D 1 in

'Hart Laubs Duck' by British ornithologist Sir Peter Markham Scott

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Sir Peter Markham Scott CH CBE DSC FRS FZS Hart Laubs Duck Watercolour on paper 4.3/8 x 6.1/2 in. (11.2 x 16.5 cm.) Provenance: Painted by Scott as a visual record for a bird spotte...

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20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Egron Sellif LundgrenStudies of Goats and Sheep, Cairo (c. 1871), c.1871

$1,865

H 8.08 in W 12.01 in

Studies of Goats and Sheep, Cairo (c. 1871)

By Egron Sellif Lundgren

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish artist Egron Lundgren sketched a small herd of goats and sheep resting together in this scene. Two goats recline quietly at the center while another stands nearby, creating a...

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1870s Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Sir Lawrence Alma-TademaThe Balneator by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, Circa 1876

$175,000

H 21.5 in W 17.13 in D 2 in

The Balneator by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

By Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Located in New Orleans, LA

Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema 1836-1912 Dutch The Balneator Signed and inscribed "L Alma Tadema. op CLXXVI." (lower right) Pencil and watercolor with scratching out on paper on board ...

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19th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Board, Pencil

John WhorfThree Fishermen in a Boat Watercolor, 20th Century American Sporting Art

$6,000

H 19.25 in W 24.25 in

Three Fishermen in a Boat Watercolor, 20th Century American Sporting Art

By John Whorf

Located in Marco Island, FL

A masterful example of John Whorf at the height of his powers, this large and luminous watercolor depicts three fishermen on a calm, silver-blue lake or bay, their figures rendered w...

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20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

Untitled: Left Side Seated Nude, Late 20th Century

$350

H 18 in W 14 in

Untitled: Left Side Seated Nude

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Left Side Seated Nude", Unsigned Figurative/ Nude Watercolor, Charcoal (Mixed Media) Painting on Paper, 18 x 14, Late...

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Late 20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Charcoal, Mixed Media

John Sergeant'Studies of a tabby cat', mixed media on paper by British artist John Sergeant, 1974

$518

H 8.88 in W 12 in D 1 in

'Studies of a tabby cat', mixed media on paper by British artist John Sergeant

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

John Sargeant (British, 1937 – 2010) Studies of a tabby cat Mixed media Signed and dated ‘John Sargeant 1974 (lower right) 8.7/8 x 12in. (22.6 x 30.5 cm.)

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20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled: Solo Seated Nude, Late 20th Century

$350

H 17 in W 14 in

Untitled: Solo Seated Nude

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Solo Seated Nude", Signed Figurative/ Nude Watercolor, Charcoal (Mixed Media) Painting on Paper, 17 x 14, Late 20th Century Colors: Black, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Turquoise, Green, Purple *Unidentified/ Unknown Artist signature...

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Late 20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Charcoal, Mixed Media

Untitled: Seated Rear Nude, Late 20th Century

$350

H 18 in W 13 in

Untitled: Seated Rear Nude

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Seated Rear Nude", Unsigned Figurative/ Nude Watercolor, Charcoal (Mixed Media) Painting on Paper, 18 x 13, Late 20th Century Colors: Black, ...

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Late 20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor, Charcoal, Mixed Media

Untitled: Solo Seated Nude Twist, Late 20th Century

$350

H 18 in W 14 in

Untitled: Solo Seated Nude Twist

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Solo Seated Nude Twist", Signed Figurative/ Nude Watercolor Painting on Paper, 18 x 14, Late 20th Century Colors: Black, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Turquoise, Green, Purple, Red *Unidentified/ Unknown Artist signature...

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Late 20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled: Still Life with Cauliflower, Orange and Pepper, Late 20th Century

$400

H 16 in W 20 in

Untitled: Still Life with Cauliflower, Orange and Pepper

Located in New York, NY

Unidentified/ Unknown Artist, "Untitled: Still Life with Cauliflower, Orange and Pepper", Monogrammed Still Life Watercolor on Paper, 16 x 20, Late 20th Century Colors: Brown, Blue...

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Late 20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor

Untitled: Women in Bath, 1967

$350

H 14 in W 17 in

Untitled: Women in Bath

Located in New York, NY

Unknown/Unidentified Artist, "Untitled: Women In Bath", Signed Figurative/ Nude Watercolor, Charcoal (Mixed Media) Painting on Paper, 14 x 17, Late 20th Century, 1967 Colors: Black,...

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Late 20th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Mixed Media, Watercolor

Federico BartoliniThe Carpet Seller 19th Century Orientalist Antique Watercolor Painting on Paper, Circa 1890

$79,000

H 30 in W 21.5 in

The Carpet Seller 19th Century Orientalist Antique Watercolor Painting on Paper

By Federico Bartolini

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Provenance John Welles Hollenback, New York The Painting is Signed FBartolini Lower Right Federico Bartolini (Italian, 1861 - 1908) Description: Federico Bartolini was a renowned ...

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19th Century Academic Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Watercolor

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Emil Kosa Jr.Seated Nude Ink and Wash Drawing by Emil Kosa Jr, 1930

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Seated Nude Ink and Wash Drawing by Emil Kosa Jr

By Emil Kosa Jr.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Emil Kosa, Jr., N.A. (1903-1968) Born: Paris, France; Studied: Academy of Fine Arts (Prague), Ecole des Beaux Arts (Paris), Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: National Ac...

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1930s American Impressionist Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Pastel, Oil, Watercolor

Emil Kosa Jr.Nude Pastel by Emil Kosa Jr, 1920

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Nude Pastel by Emil Kosa Jr

By Emil Kosa Jr.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Emil Kosa, Jr., N.A. (1903-1968) Born: Paris, France; Studied: Academy of Fine Arts (Prague), Ecole des Beaux Arts (Paris), Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: National Ac...

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1930s American Impressionist Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Oil, Watercolor, Pastel

Emil Kosa Jr.Landscape Water Colour by Emil Kosa Jr, 1920

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Landscape Water Colour by Emil Kosa Jr

By Emil Kosa Jr.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Emil Kosa, Jr., N.A. (1903-1968) Born: Paris, France; Studied: Academy of Fine Arts (Prague), Ecole des Beaux Arts (Paris), Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: National Ac...

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1930s American Impressionist Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Oil, Watercolor

Emil Kosa Jr.Church Paris Oil Painting by Emil Kosa Jr., 1927

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Church Paris Oil Painting by Emil Kosa Jr.

By Emil Kosa Jr.

Located in Pasadena, CA

Emil Kosa, Jr., N.A. (1903-1968) Born: Paris, France; Studied: Academy of Fine Arts (Prague), Ecole des Beaux Arts (Paris), Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: National Academy of Design, American Watercolor Society, California Water Color Society, Philadelphia Water Color Club, New York Water Color Club. Emil Kosa, Jr. received art instruction and music lessons at a very early age. When he was in his late teens, he had to decide between being a professional musician or artist. He chose art, but his family and instructors believed he could have been a famous musician had he chosen that occupation. In the 1920s, he 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, he 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 with Sheet’s encouragement, began aggressively pursuing a national reputation as a California watercolor artist...

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1930s American Impressionist Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Oil

Emil Kosa Jr.Nude Sleeping by Emil Kosa, Jr., 1930s, 1925

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Nude Sleeping by Emil Kosa, Jr., 1930s

By Emil Kosa Jr.

Located in Soquel, CA

Substantial and period nude study of a reclining woman by Emil Kosa Jr. (American/French, 1903-1968). Image 9"H x 12"L. Signed upper right, circa 1930. Em...

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1920s Impressionist Emil Kosa Jr. Art

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Paper, Charcoal, Oil Pastel

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