Cold, Cold World (Henry Govan)

Painting

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NSCDA-TN

Name/Title

Cold, Cold World (Henry Govan)

Entry/Object ID

Govan, Henry

Description

Portrait of artist's son at age 12, on the threshold of adolescence, standing in a field with hands in his trouser pockets. He is wearing brown shoes, a light colored jacket with collar turned up in back, a dark green cap with ear muffs, and has blond hair.

Artwork Details

Medium

Oil on Canvas

Collection

Private Collection

Made/Created

Artist

Govan, Francis Hawks, 1916-2000

Date made

1971

General Notes

Note Type

Historical Note

Note

Frank Govan (1916-2000) taught in art department at the University of Memphis for about 30 years. Subject and his wife Angela operate Govan's Coffee Shop & Salon in Gallatin, Tennessee

Create Date

June 7, 2026

Update Date

June 7, 2026