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 e, began his paintings in Russia, followed by formal training at the National Academy of Design and the Art Students 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...SWEET SUMMER FRUIT....CIRCA 1979...Original oil on board, artwork measures about 14 by 18 inches and about 18 by 21 inches as framed