Ralph Wolfe Cowan (Born 1934) American, Oil on Board Female Figural Portrait. A sophisticated featuring a blonde woman in an elegant white lace garment, set against a soft, ethereal lavender background. Signed lower left, dated 1982. Framed.

Overall Size: 47 1/2 x 37 1/2 in. 
Sight Size: 39 1/2 x 29 1/4 in. 
Frame Thickness: 2 1/2 in. 

Ralph Wolfe Cowan (born 1934) is an American portrait painter renowned for his highly realistic, classical style and for depicting prominent figures in politics, entertainment, royalty, and business. Born in New York City, he studied at the Art Students League and the National Academy of Design before establishing an international reputation for refined technique and psychological sensitivity in portraiture. Cowan has painted official or commissioned portraits of U.S. presidents (including Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump), world leaders, celebrities, and cultural icons, as well as members of European royal families. His work is characterized by meticulous craftsmanship, luminous color, and an emphasis on dignity and presence, aligning him with the tradition of Old Master portraiture while maintaining a contemporary clientele.

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