Vladimir Kovalov

Still Life with Melon

2022

An oil painting of a plate of fruit, grapes and peaches, situted on a picnic table outdoors. The scene is basking in bright summer light, and items on the table cast deep purple shad...

An oil painting of a vase of flowers atop a windowsill. An antique radiator takes space beneath the windowsil. The window is flanked by pink patterned drapes. The paned window gives ...

A fine impressionist floral still life by American artist Humbert Howard (1905-1990). Howard was born in Philadelphia and considered an important figure among contemporary African-American artists. He was educated at Howard University in Washington, D.C., the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, and the Barnes Foundation in Merion, Pennsylvania. Howard was also art director of the Pyramid Club, a respected black cultural center in Philadelphia. As director of the club’s art exhibitions, he selected works by both black and white artists for display. By the time he retired in 1971, he had developed a loyal following of collectors and dealers in the Philadelphia area. In the eighties, he became increasingly involved with younger members of the local art scene and became a mentor to emerging black artists...

Hovsep Pushman was one of those rare artists whose work was appreciated by critics and collectors, and who enjoyed recognition and good fortune. In a 1932 one-man show at New York’s ...