Joseph Goss Cowell, American, 1886 to 1968, oil on canvas depicting a boxer in fighting pose, signed lower left: J. G.Cowell. Housed in a gilt wood and gesso frame. Joseph Goss Cowell was a mural painter, sculptor, designer of stained glass windows and art educator. He grew up in Peoria and attended Bradley College from 1908 to 1909, the University of Illinois from 1907-1908, the Art Students League of New York from 1908-1909, the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston from 1909-1912, the County Council School of Arts and Crafts in London from 1914-1915 and the Academie Julien in Paris in 1920. After serving in World War I, he lived in Paris, France among artists, writers and musicians. There he painted several gruesome war scenes to release his emotions about the war. He gave painting lessons in Wrentham, Massachusetts, taught adult education classes, designed memorials, painted artwork, sculptured statues and was involved with other art related projects. His work is evident in his design of the WWI memorial, which is the base of the flagpole in the center of town and the memorial to William Herbert Sweatt at the entrance to Sweatt Memorial Park. Paintings by Cowell are in town buildings, historical buildings and private homes in Wrentham. One of a kind artwork. Collectible Post Impressionist Fine Art For Wall Decor.