Jack Coggins
Jack Banham Coggins (July 10, 1911 – January 30, 2006) was an artist, author, and illustrator. He is known in the United States for his oil paintings, which focused predominantly on marine subjects. He is also known for his books on space travel, which were both authored and illustrated by Coggins. Besides his own works, Coggins also provided illustrations for advertisements and magazine covers and articles.
Jack Banham Coggins | |
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Jack Coggins at age 91 | |
| Born | July 10, 1911 London, England |
| Died | January 30, 2006 (aged 94) Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Nationality | British, American |
| Occupation(s) | Author, illustrator, and artist |
| Spouse | Alma Wood (1948–2006) |
During World War II, he served as an artist and correspondent for YANK magazine, capturing and conveying wartime scenes from the front lines. Over the course of his career, Coggins produced more than 1,000 paintings and taught art classes for 45 years. He retired in May 2001 and died at his home in Pennsylvania in January 2006.
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