Cowan Collection:The Cowan Collection spans the years 1765-1923. Mr. Cowan was very specific in the choices for his collection, and in the interests they displayed. His selection of works emphasizes the landscape and seascape more than any other subject matter. And the technical styles vary from the smooth almost non-brushstroke of the Neo-classic, to the impasto and laded brush work of Impressionism. It is also important to note that all of the artists in this collection were American, most of whom were also members of the National Academy.