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Series of 3 limited edition prints,  with mat,  16" by 20", print 14" by 11"

Essence Of America 9/11 Tribute Series: In response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, artist Cynthia Kagan created "The Essence Of America Tribute Series to honor the heroism of the many Search and Rescue dogs, and their human handlers, who worked tirelessly at Ground Zero. Several of these brave canines perished in the line of duty during this disaster. The Series genesis aimed to shine a spotlight on these undaunted animals doing the jobs for which they were trained and committed. Captured amidst scenes of mangled armatures, endless rubble and devastation, they embody the unfailing bond of human and canine. The triptych met with an overwhelming response allowing for the creation of a Heroes Fund to benefit the NYPD K-9 Unit. Monies generated from the sales of The Essence Of America" enabled the Unit to acquire and train new canines, renovate and expand the existing facility, purchase a state-of- the-art agility course and pay for new kennels. The Tribute Series is a Limited Edition of which 1000 each was printed in 2001. There will be no further reproduction.

Cynthia Kagan has engaged in her passion for expressing thought and feeling through art for over 40 years. Since narrowing her focus from the commercial field to the finer arts, Cynthia has emerged as a premier portraitist. Her style weds bold interpretation of matter with love of whimsy. The artist takes a fresh approach to capturing Man's Best Friend and offers up a body of work that goes straight to the doghouse. Cynthia is a native New Yorker transplanted in California. She works out of her Santa Monica studio under the watchful eye of her rescue, Chewy, the canine who started it all. There she creates art that captures the heart and soul of her subjects. Her paintings have been featured in galleries and museums, several One-Woman shows, mail order catalogues, retail and business venues around the country, and on nationwide television. The artist dedicates significant time and energy to charitable causes. She has produced work and donated proceeds to many S.A.R. and animal protection organizations. Her post-9/11 Essence Of America Tribute Series received national recognition and has resulted in a steady source of revenue for the NYPD Canine Unit.

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