Emil Kosa Jr.
(1903-1968)
"Sparkling Taxco," circa 1950
Watercolor on paper
Signed lower left: Emil Kosa Jr.; titled and inscribed in black marker, in another hand, and on the frame's cardboard backing
Sheet: 22" H x 30" W
Literature: McClelland 38

Other Notes: According to Gordon T. McClelland, during the 1950s Kosa concentrated on creating works with watercolor and "produced some of this finest aquarelle paintings he would ever create." During this time too he rarely used watercolor paper smaller than 22" H x 30" W. "Sparkling Taxco," was painted on location, therefore it "has a spontaneous feel," this is due to Kosa finding more time to travel in the 1950s. As stated in the book, "this painting could be considered a definitive California style watercolor," and Kosa exhibited a creative style of using "broad sweeping brush strokes," and "creatively used the white of the paper to define shapes and work as color."

Overall good condition. The full sheet and the colors good. Very pale light staining. The sheet is hinged to the overmat with long pieces of brown tape along the verso of the sheet edges.

Framed under glass: 31.75" H x 39.75" W x 1" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.