Timeline

1865

Born to John and Theresa Gatewood Cozad. Members of the family all took on different surnames following a family scandal: John Sr. had fled Nebraska, the family’s second home, after killing a man in self defense.

1883

The family moved to New York, then to Atlantic City, New Jersey

1886

Enrolled in the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts

1889 - 1891

Lives in Europe for 3 years

1892

Moves back to Philadelphia

1895

Makes his third trip to Europe

1900 - 1902

Teaches at the Veltin School in New York

1902 - 1908

Teaches at the New York School of Art

1915 - 1927

Teaches at the Art Students League

1929

Dies at the age of sixty-four.