FAMED IMPRESSIONIST ARTIST JACK GATES ( 1903-1997) born in the Ukraine, began his paintings in Russia, followed by formal training at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students League in New York City . He was represented by the Hammer Gallery's and the Grand Central Art Gallery among others. Gates style is a loose impressionism that bespoke softness and spiritualism. He conveyed a special seeing of the world through the senses of the soul. His work brings reminisces of great artists of the past. His strongest comparison's are the BARBIZON School and COROT....WEEKEND...CIRCA 1970...Original oil on board, artwork measures about 17 by 15 inches and about 24 by 20 inches as framed