Artists  > William F. Cogswell

William F. Cogswell

A self-taught artist, Cogswell specialized in portraits; his painting of Queen Liliʻuokalani based on photograph was purchased by the queen herself.

Dates
1819–1903
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Oceania > Polynesia > Hawaiʻi
Period Culture Style
Academic, Gilded Age
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting
Works of Art

Artists  > William F. Cogswell

William F. Cogswell

A self-taught artist, Cogswell specialized in portraits; his painting of Queen Liliʻuokalani based on photograph was purchased by the queen herself.

Dates
1819–1903
Born In
North America > United States
Active In
North America > United States
Oceania > Polynesia > Hawaiʻi
Period Culture Style
Academic, Gilded Age
Known For
Painting > Portrait painting
Works of Art