Wow, I like this painting. Now as to who did it? Tough one to crack. The way 1948 is written it reminds me of Europe. So that could help narrow the search down a bit.....maybe.
You eliminated a lot of possibilities! I tried the same thing(s) before I saw your response and I didn't come up with anything either. I do like the painting, though. It's calming.
Here's another: [FONT="]Writer Latvian-born artist Roman Samuel Vecherok is a serene little man who may have realized a 20-year dream of coming to America because of a slight limp and an abiding trust in God.
Source: [/FONT]https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/261069379/
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