FAMED IMPRESSIONIST ARTIST JACK GATES ( 1903-1997) born in the Ukraine, began his painting 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...OLD FISHERMAN....CIRCA 1979...Original charcoal, artwork measures about 17 by 13 inches and about 23 by 19 inches as mounted