{"product_id":"maine-cottage-scene-elwyn-george-gowen","title":"Elwyn George Gowen | Maine Cottage Scene","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"694\"\u003eThis oil on board by \u003cstrong data-start=\"225\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eElwyn George Gowen\u003c\/strong\u003e, titled \u003cem data-start=\"256\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e“Maine Cottage Scene,”\u003c\/em\u003e depicts a quiet moment along the Maine coast where a simple seaside cottage rests above calm water and sunlit shoreline. Gowen’s soft color harmonies, gentle brushwork, and careful handling of atmosphere convey the understated beauty of New England’s coastal villages. The composition’s balance of architecture, land, and sea creates a peaceful, intimate view that reflects the character of Maine’s maritime life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"730\"\u003eElwyn George Gowen (1895–1954)\u003c\/strong\u003e was a Maine-born painter trained at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"816\"\u003eSchool of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston\u003c\/strong\u003e, where he received multiple awards including the Ripley Scholarship, the Thayer Prize, and two Cummings Traveling Scholarships. He later became part of the Ogunquit art community, studying and teaching under Charles Woodbury. Gowen’s work has been exhibited at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1114\"\u003eTufts University Art Gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e, most notably in \u003cem data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1198\"\u003eElements of Expression: The Art and Design of Elwyn George Gowen\u003c\/em\u003e, and is the subject of a forthcoming retrospective at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eOgunquit Museum of American Art\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is actively gathering examples of his work from private owners and regional collections. His paintings are held primarily in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1472\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eprivate New England coastal-art collections\u003c\/strong\u003e and appear regularly in regional galleries and auctions, reflecting continued appreciation for his sensitive portrayals of Maine’s landscape, villages, and rugged shoreline.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gallery 44","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50909811114282,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0945\/4875\/4730\/files\/IMG_0207_edited.jpg?v=1767466277","url":"https:\/\/gallery44llc.com\/products\/maine-cottage-scene-elwyn-george-gowen","provider":"GALLERY 44","version":"1.0","type":"link"}