Max Arthur Cohn

Max Arthur Cohn was born in 1903 in England.  At the age of two his family emigrated to the United States.  Cohn spent the majority of his life living in New York City, until his death in 1998.   He studied at the Art Students League of New York from 1925-1927 and at the Académie Colarossi in Paris France in 1927.  Max was a prolific artist in a multitude of media and style.  He was a founding member of the National Serigraph Society, he co-wrote the book Silk Screen Stenciling as Fine Art in 1942.  During the Great Depression, he was one of the artists selected for the PWAP (Public Works Art Project) and the WPA's Easel Project. His work is in the collections of The Whitney Museum of American Artist, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, New York Public Library and many more prestigious collections.   Read more Biographical Information about Max Arthur Cohn.

Abstract figures 1971-G12  Gouache on Paper 1971 10x13

Abstract figures 1971-G12
Gouache on Paper
1971
10x13

Women in a Landscape 1961 G-25  Gouache on Paper 1961 19x25

Women in a Landscape 1961 G-25
Gouache on Paper
1961
19x25

Two Women 1960-G7  Gouache on Paper 1960  14x19

Two Women 1960-G7
Gouache on Paper
1960
14x19

Abstract Figures 1978 G-19  Gouache on Paper 1978 G-19  13x16

Abstract Figures 1978 G-19
Gouache on Paper
1978 G-19
13x16

Pensive Woman 1984 G-7 8x11 Gouache on Paper 1984 8x11

Pensive Woman 1984 G-7 8x11
Gouache on Paper
1984
8x11

1976 G-13  Gouache on Paper 1976  10x14

1976 G-13
Gouache on Paper
1976
10x14

Three Figures  Gouache on Paper 1976  11x15

Three Figures
Gouache on Paper
1976
11x15

Standing Nude 1973 G-59 16x23 Gouache on Paper 1973  16x23

Standing Nude 1973 G-59 16x23
Gouache on Paper
1973
16x23

Abstract Figures 1973-G58 Gouache on Paper 1973 15x18

Abstract Figures 1973-G58
Gouache on Paper
1973
15x18

Abstract Figures 1966-G32 Gouache on Paper 1966 13.75x18.5

Abstract Figures 1966-G32
Gouache on Paper
1966
13.75x18.5

Three Figures 1960-G35 Gouache on Paper 1960 15.25 x 19.5

Three Figures 1960-G35
Gouache on Paper
1960
15.25 x 19.5

Abstract Figures 1976-G9 Gouache on Paper 1976 11x14

Abstract Figures 1976-G9
Gouache on Paper
1976
11x14

Seated Figure 1963-G6 Gouache on Paper 1963 8x10.5

Seated Figure 1963-G6
Gouache on Paper
1963
8x10.5

Women Talking 1967-G10  Gouache on Paper 1967 12x14.5

Women Talking 1967-G10
Gouache on Paper
1967
12x14.5

Two Nudes 1963-G11  Gouache on Paper 1963 14x20

Two Nudes 1963-G11
Gouache on Paper
1963
14x20

Two Women 1959-G25 Gouache on Paper 1959 18.25x23

Two Women 1959-G25
Gouache on Paper
1959
18.25x23

Three Figures 1955-G15 Gouache on Paper 1955 19x23

Three Figures 1955-G15
Gouache on Paper
1955
19x23

Abstract Female Figure 1966 G99 Gouache on Paper 1966 19x25

Abstract Female Figure 1966 G99
Gouache on Paper
1966
19x25

Standing Woman 1960 G40 Gouache on Paper 1960 18x24

Standing Woman 1960 G40
Gouache on Paper
1960
18x24

Seated Woman 1954 G5 Gouache on Paper 1954 11x13

Seated Woman 1954 G5
Gouache on Paper
1954
11x13

Three Musicians 837-1981  by Max Arthur Cohn oil on canvas 1981 20x25

Three Musicians 837-1981
by Max Arthur Cohn
oil on canvas
1981
20x25

Four Women 1962-G18 by Max Arthur Cohn 1962 Gouache on Paper 19.25” x 24.5”

Four Women 1962-G18
by Max Arthur Cohn
1962
Gouache on Paper
19.25” x 24.5”

Seated Woman -1955-G3 by Max Arthur Cohn 1955 Gouache on Paper 10.75” x 14.5”

Seated Woman -1955-G3
by Max Arthur Cohn
1955
Gouache on Paper
10.75” x 14.5”

Seated Figure 1961-G42 by Max Arthur Cohn 1961 Gouache on Paper 17” x 23.25”

Seated Figure 1961-G42
by Max Arthur Cohn
1961
Gouache on Paper
17” x 23.25”

Gloucester 1978-10 by Max Arthur Cohn 1978 Watercolor on Paper 15 x 21

Gloucester 1978-10
by Max Arthur Cohn
1978
Watercolor on Paper
15 x 21

Seated Woman 1972-G19 by Max Arthur Cohn 1972 Gouache on Paper 10" x 13"

Seated Woman 1972-G19
by Max Arthur Cohn
1972
Gouache on Paper
10" x 13"

1960-G9 by Max Arthur Cohn 1960 Gouache on Paper 18" x 24"

1960-G9
by Max Arthur Cohn
1960
Gouache on Paper
18" x 24"

Three Women 1960-G12 by Max Arthur Cohn 1960 19" x 24" Gouache on Paper

Three Women 1960-G12
by Max Arthur Cohn
1960
19" x 24"
Gouache on Paper

City Abstract 1950-6 by Max Arthur Cohn Watercolor on Paper 13" x 16" 1950 New York City

City Abstract 1950-6
by Max Arthur Cohn
Watercolor on Paper
13" x 16"
1950 New York City

Haiti 1958-2 by Max Arthur Cohn 18" x 23" Watercolor and Gouache on paper 1958

Haiti 1958-2
by Max Arthur Cohn
18" x 23"
Watercolor and Gouache on paper
1958

Quartet 1963-G12 by Max Arthur Cohn 19" x 23" Gouache on Paper 1963

Quartet 1963-G12
by Max Arthur Cohn
19" x 23"
Gouache on Paper
1963

Abstract Figures 616-1976 by Max Arthur Cohn 24" x 32" Oil on Canvas 1976

Abstract Figures 616-1976
by Max Arthur Cohn
24" x 32"
Oil on Canvas
1976

Two Abstract Figures 636-1976 by Max Arthur Cohn 28" x 38"" Oil on Canvas 1976

Two Abstract Figures 636-1976
by Max Arthur Cohn
28" x 38""
Oil on Canvas
1976

Abstract Figures 673-1977 by Max Arthur Cohn 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas 1977

Abstract Figures 673-1977
by Max Arthur Cohn
24" x 30"
Oil on Canvas
1977

Abstract Figures 688-1977 by Max Arthur Cohn 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas 1977

Abstract Figures 688-1977
by Max Arthur Cohn
24" x 30"
Oil on Canvas
1977

Abstraction 1018-1985 by Max Arthur Cohn 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas 1985

Abstraction 1018-1985
by Max Arthur Cohn
24" x 30"
Oil on Canvas
1985

Reclining Woman 1974-G53 by Max Arthur Cohn 9" x 12" Gouache on Paper 1974

Reclining Woman 1974-G53
by Max Arthur Cohn
9" x 12"
Gouache on Paper
1974

Two Seated Figures 1975 G-11  Gouache on Paper 1975 10x13

Two Seated Figures 1975 G-11
Gouache on Paper
1975
10x13

Abstract Figures 1978-G7  Gouache on paper 1978 11x9

Abstract Figures 1978-G7
Gouache on paper
1978
11x9

Two Standing Women 1971 G-32 Gouache on Paper 1971  17x22

Two Standing Women 1971 G-32
Gouache on Paper
1971
17x22

Four Figures 1970 G-16  Gouache on Paper 1970  17x21

Four Figures 1970 G-16
Gouache on Paper
1970
17x21

Seated Figure 1976 G-7  Gouache on Paper 1976 11x15

Seated Figure 1976 G-7
Gouache on Paper
1976
11x15

Two Figures 1962 G-87  Gouache on Paper 1962 15x19

Two Figures 1962 G-87
Gouache on Paper
1962
15x19

1973 G-12  Gouache on Paper 1973 10x13

1973 G-12
Gouache on Paper
1973
10x13

Standing Abstract Figures 1970 G-5  Gouache on Paper 1970 9x12

Standing Abstract Figures 1970 G-5
Gouache on Paper
1970
9x12

Three Women 1980-G9 Gouache on Paper 1980 10x13

Three Women 1980-G9
Gouache on Paper
1980
10x13

Two Women on Couch 1968-G54 Gouache on Paper 1968 14x20

Two Women on Couch 1968-G54
Gouache on Paper
1968
14x20

Three Figures 1969-G57 Gouache on Paper 1969 13x19

Three Figures 1969-G57
Gouache on Paper
1969
13x19

Abstract Figure 1989-G3 Gouache on Paper 1989 14x18

Abstract Figure 1989-G3
Gouache on Paper
1989
14x18

Two Reclining Figures 1966-G12 Gouache on Paper 1966 10x12

Two Reclining Figures 1966-G12
Gouache on Paper
1966
10x12

Two Women 1960-G39  Gouache on Paper 1960 11x15.5

Two Women 1960-G39
Gouache on Paper
1960
11x15.5

Seated Figure 1966-G26 Gouache on Paper 1966 9x12

Seated Figure 1966-G26
Gouache on Paper
1966
9x12

Two Women 1962-G70  Gouache on Paper 1962 12.25x15.75

Two Women 1962-G70
Gouache on Paper
1962
12.25x15.75

Two Standing Figures 1973-G55  Gouache on Paper 1973 11.75x16.5

Two Standing Figures 1973-G55
Gouache on Paper
1973
11.75x16.5

Two Women 1962-G15 Gouache on Paper 1962 18.25x23.5

Two Women 1962-G15
Gouache on Paper
1962
18.25x23.5

Reclining Woman 1974 G53 Gouache on Paper 1974 9x12

Reclining Woman 1974 G53
Gouache on Paper
1974
9x12

Woman Reading 1968 G75 Gouache on Paper 1968 20x25

Woman Reading 1968 G75
Gouache on Paper
1968
20x25

Reading in a Lawn Chair 1963 G43 Gouache on Paper 1963 20x26

Reading in a Lawn Chair 1963 G43
Gouache on Paper
1963
20x26

Aztec II 1961 G13 Gouache on Paper 1961 19x25

Aztec II 1961 G13
Gouache on Paper
1961
19x25

Three Women 1962 G21A Gouache on Paper 1962 20x25

Three Women 1962 G21A
Gouache on Paper
1962
20x25

Two Women Reading 1962 G75 Gouache on Paper 1962 19x25

Two Women Reading 1962 G75
Gouache on Paper
1962
19x25

Abstract Figures 1974 G95 Gouache on Paper 1974 11x13

Abstract Figures 1974 G95
Gouache on Paper
1974
11x13

Two Bathers by Max Arthur Cohn oil on canvas stretched 1969

Two Bathers
by Max Arthur Cohn
oil on canvas stretched
1969

Trio, Musicians 1979-773a  by Max Arthur Cohn oil on canvas 1979 20x25

Trio, Musicians 1979-773a
by Max Arthur Cohn
oil on canvas
1979
20x25

Two Seated Figures 1962-G23 by Max Arthur Cohn 1962 Gouache on Paper 13” x 18”

Two Seated Figures 1962-G23
by Max Arthur Cohn
1962
Gouache on Paper
13” x 18”

Seated Figure 1994-G17 by Max Arthur Cohn 1994 Gouache on Paper 13” x 17”

Seated Figure 1994-G17
by Max Arthur Cohn
1994
Gouache on Paper
13” x 17”

McGraw Hill Building 1978-G3 by Max Arthur Cohn 1978 Gouache on Paper 11” x 15”

McGraw Hill Building 1978-G3
by Max Arthur Cohn
1978
Gouache on Paper
11” x 15”

Cityscape nd-G26 by Max Arthur Cohn not dated Gouache on Paper 8.75” x 10”

Cityscape nd-G26
by Max Arthur Cohn
not dated
Gouache on Paper
8.75” x 10”

Abstract Cityscape 1974-G1 by Max Arthur Cohn 1974 Gouache on Paper 9" x 12"

Abstract Cityscape 1974-G1
by Max Arthur Cohn
1974
Gouache on Paper
9" x 12"

Abstract Figures 1993-G10 by Max Arthur Cohn 1993 Gouache on Paper 15" x 21"

Abstract Figures 1993-G10
by Max Arthur Cohn
1993
Gouache on Paper
15" x 21"

1990-1095 by Max Arthur Cohn 1990 Oil on Canvas 18" x 24"

1990-1095
by Max Arthur Cohn
1990
Oil on Canvas
18" x 24"

1963-235 by Max Arthur Cohn 1963 Oil on Canvas 16" x 20"

1963-235
by Max Arthur Cohn
1963
Oil on Canvas
16" x 20"

Rooftops 1948-13 by Max Arthur Cohn Watercolor on Paper 18" x 23" 1948 New York City

Rooftops 1948-13
by Max Arthur Cohn
Watercolor on Paper
18" x 23"
1948 New York City

Abstract Buildings 1948-11 by Max Arthur Cohn Watercolor on Paper 1948 New York City 18" x 24"

Abstract Buildings 1948-11
by Max Arthur Cohn
Watercolor on Paper
1948 New York City
18" x 24"

Abstract Cityscape 1964-G1 by Max Arthur Cohn 13" x 17" Gouache on Paper 1964 New York City

Abstract Cityscape 1964-G1
by Max Arthur Cohn
13" x 17"
Gouache on Paper
1964 New York City

Standing Nude 1969-G33 by Max Arthur Cohn 10" x 13" Gouache on Paper 1969

Standing Nude 1969-G33
by Max Arthur Cohn
10" x 13"
Gouache on Paper
1969

Seated Figure 607-1975 by Max Arthur Cohn Oil on Canvas 16" x 20" 1975

Seated Figure 607-1975
by Max Arthur Cohn
Oil on Canvas
16" x 20"
1975

Abstract Figures 480A-1973 by Max Arthur Cohn Oil on Canvas 1973 11" x 14"

Abstract Figures 480A-1973
by Max Arthur Cohn
Oil on Canvas
1973
11" x 14"

Three Abstract Figures 592-1975 by Max Arthur Cohn 20" x 24" Oil on Canvas 1970

Three Abstract Figures 592-1975
by Max Arthur Cohn
20" x 24"
Oil on Canvas
1970

Three Standing Figures 643-1976 by Max Arthur Cohn 24" x 32" Oil on Canvas 1970

Three Standing Figures 643-1976
by Max Arthur Cohn
24" x 32"
Oil on Canvas
1970

Two Figures 659-1977 by Max Arthur Cohn 22" x 28" Oil on Canvas 1977

Two Figures 659-1977
by Max Arthur Cohn
22" x 28"
Oil on Canvas
1977

Two Seated Figures 676-1977 by Max Arthur Cohn 29" x 37" Oil on Canvas 1977

Two Seated Figures 676-1977
by Max Arthur Cohn
29" x 37"
Oil on Canvas
1977

Abstract Figures 690-1977 by Max Arthur Cohn 30" x 40" Oil on Canvas 1977

Abstract Figures 690-1977
by Max Arthur Cohn
30" x 40"
Oil on Canvas
1977

Seated Figure 828-1981 by Max Arthur Cohn 24" x 30" Oil on Canvas 1981

Seated Figure 828-1981
by Max Arthur Cohn
24" x 30"
Oil on Canvas
1981