This amazing painting features a breathtaking view of the Grand Canyon, capturing in meticulous detail the play of light and shadow among the rugged rocks, revealing their rich coloring under the vast blue of the sky.
The piece is signed "John D. Cogan" and dated 1985.
The back of the painting carries the same name and date in pencil, as well as the title, "South Rim View."
Born in 1953 in Wichita Falls, Texas, John Cogan grew up in Texas. Although his education was concentrated in the sciences, with a physics degree from Texas A&M University and a Masters and a Ph.D. in Physics from Rice University, he always has an interest in painting and art. Following a visit to the Grand Canyon, and at the urging of his wife, in 1982 he left his position as an atomic physicist for Shell Oil Company to paint full time. Cogan has stated that his background in physics and knowledge of geology has helped him to realistically render the subtle colors and contrasting the light and shadows of the mountains and canyons of the Southwest. Living with his family in New Mexico, Cogan works exclusively in acrylics, typically painting "plein air" (in the open air). He meticulously applies various painting techniques and different finishes to render his detailed landscapes,
Cogan's favorite subject is the Grand Canyon, and he has painted it in all seasons and from many viewpoints, but his landscapes have also included other famed landmarks, such as Zion National Park. He has participated and exhibited at plein air exhibitions at both sites and has been awarded numerous awards for his work. His works are part of the permanent collections worldwide, including the Grand Canyon, the James Museum of Western and Wildlife Art, Raymond James Financial, Xanterra Corporation, Zion National Park, Bernalillo County, Citizens Bank, Conoco Phillips, McGraw Hill, San Juan College, Eastern New Mexico University, and the Sultanate of Oman.
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