Acrylic on masonite, signed and dated 1959 at lower right, retains several gallery labels, housed in likely original frame.

SS 36 x 48 in.; DOA 36 5/8 x 48.75 in.

From the News & Observer Art Collection, Raleigh, NC

Born in Indianapolis, Cox studied art at the John Herron Art School and the University of Iowa. In 1954 he accepted a teaching position at NC State University where he became one of the leading artists and educators in the State. Paintings by Joe Cox are in such prominent collections as the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, NC; the Mint Museum in Charlotte, NC; the Chrysler Museum in Norfolk, VA; and the High Museum in Atlanta, GA.

Several light surface abrasions near edges; masonite loose within frame; some nicks to framing.

$2,000 - 4,000