1960 Norman Kent of Coshocton Ohio

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Drawing by Norman Kent of Coshocton, Ohio. The drawing is of a mill, one of Kent's favorite subjects, probably along … more Drawing by Norman Kent of Coshocton, Ohio. The drawing is of a mill, one of Kent's favorite subjects, probably along the Walhonding, the Tuscarawas or the Muskingum Rivers. Dated 5-13-1960 and noted as being sketched along side illustrator Dean Cromwell (1892-1960) who died later that year. Born in Pittsburgh, American artist Norman Kent (1903 - 1972) attended the Rochester Institute and trained at the Art Students League in New York under Leftwich Dodge. He learned the art of the woodcut under Allen Lewis and became a prominent print maker, known for his city scenes and historic barn woodcuts. He taught at Hobart and William Smith College in Geneva, NY before becoming editor of American Artist magazine for 25 years. Estate stamp verso. less