Emil Kosa (American, 1903-1968) Sailboat in Drydock, 1932
Watercolor on paper Paper: 19.5” x 14.25” Frame: 27.5” x 22.25”
Signed and Dated Lower Right: Emil Kosa Jr.
Against a pale golden and blue sky, a small sailboat sits idly under the rusty oranges and golds of the sun’s rays. Stationed in a drydock—a dock which can be drained to allow the underbelly of a vessel to be inspected—the sailboat patiently waiting for its next outing. Telephone wires remind the viewer of the modern world beyond the tranquil scene. The contrasting shadows of blue offer a quiet, cool counterbalance to the warmth and energy of the painting.
Provenance: John Moran Auctioneers, California and American Fine Art, November 15, 2022, Lot 2027 John Moran Auctioneers, California and American Fine Art, May 9, 2023, Lot 45 Private Collection, Utah
