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Title
Van Cortland Park
Description
In this bower of parkland amidst the Bronx, we look up a gentle hill toward its crest beneath a muted sky. Thin layers of impressionist blending create a modulated glow in trees and grassland alike. Perhaps the painting's most striking effect is its shaggy modeling of three trees lined up the foreground, distinct from the landscape by way of artfully placed boulders. In their distinct shapes and clear separation from the meadow, the effect is one of a gathering of trees.
About the Artist: We haven’t located much reliable information about this artist. Born in Vladikavkaz, Russia, Fidaroff emigrated to Vancouver in 1913 and then the US in 1915—where he became a citizen in 1939. He was an art student in Los Angeles, CA as of 1917. His painting “In the Country” was exhibited at a 1937 Federal Art Project show. 2 works at Bennington Museum. 2 more images at FAP.
About the Artist: We haven’t located much reliable information about this artist. Born in Vladikavkaz, Russia, Fidaroff emigrated to Vancouver in 1913 and then the US in 1915—where he became a citizen in 1939. He was an art student in Los Angeles, CA as of 1917. His painting “In the Country” was exhibited at a 1937 Federal Art Project show. 2 works at Bennington Museum. 2 more images at FAP.
Creator
Fidaroff, Simon Ivan, 1892-1972
Publisher
Federal Art Project
Date
1937-02-02
Contributor
Ritz, Abigail (photography)<br />
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Cooper, Ken (biography)
Source
New Deal Gallery, Genesee Valley Council on the Arts<br />
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Object #FA18154
Format
jpeg, 1 MB<br />
jpeg, 3.8 MB<br />
jpeg, 15.3 MB
Identifier
064
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Oil painting
Physical Dimensions
24 x 30 in.
Condition: surface dirt