Arthur Allen Cohen (1928–1986): Painter of Quiet Observation Arthur Allen Cohen (1928–1986) was an American scholar, art critic, publisher, and author whose artistic output—primarily oil paintings depicting scenes from New York City and Provincetown harbor—contrasted sharply with his intellectual pursuits. Though often overshadowed by his scholarly endeavors, Cohen’s visual work possesses a remarkable sensitivity to light and texture, reflecting a profound engagement with the materiality of perception. His canvases capture moments of stillness and contemplation, imbued with an understated el…