Frederic Cozzens, Marine Painter

Jacobsen, Anita. Frederic Cozzens, Marine Painter. New York: Alpine Fine Arts Collection, Ltd, 1982. First edition. Quarto. 252pp. Original pictorial dust-jacket over dark blue cloth with silver lettering on spine. Frontispiece. Publisher’s logo on title page. Remarkable work being a tribute to Frederic Cozzens, one of America’s greatest marine artists. Like nearly every other great marine artist, Cozzens was thoroughly acquainted with every aspect of ship construction and the art of sailing. He is best known for his paintings of great American yachts of the latter half of the 19th century, which were commissioned by many of New York’s leading yachtsmen. This book is magnificently illustrated with numerous color and b/w illustrations. Dust-jacket, binding and interior in overall very good condition. vg. Hardcover. (33152) $75