Constance Cochrane

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Constance Cochrane
Born1888 (1888)
Pensacola, Florida
Died1962 (aged 7374)
NationalityAmerican
EducationPhiladelphia School of Design
Known for Painting

Constance Cochrane (1888-1962), was an American painter. She was an original member of the Philadelphia Ten. [1]

Biography

Cochrane was born in 1888 at the United States Navy Yard in Pensacola, Florida. She attended the Philadelphia School of Design, studying under Elliott Daingerfield, and Henry B. Snell. After completing her studies Brooks set up a studio in Philadelphia. [1]

Between 1921 and 1927 Cochrane lectured at the Philadelphia School of Design. [2] She was an original member of the Philadelphia Ten. She was also a member of the Philadelphia Art Alliance and the National Association of Women Artists. [1]

Coming from a naval family, Brooks was known for her seascapes. [2] In 1921 she began visiting Monhegan, Maine, eventually building a studio there. [3]

Cochrane died in 1962. [4]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Artist Profile; Constance Cochrane". HL Chalfant. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  3. "Constance Cochrane (1888 - 1962)". Ashley John Gallery. Archived from the original on 16 April 2018. Retrieved 15 April 2018.
  4. "Constance Cochrane (1888 - 1962)". askART. Retrieved 15 April 2018.