DESCRIPTION: Benjamin D. Kopman (Russian-American, 1887-1965). Oil on canvas. Entrance to Large House. 1956. Signed lower right. Original gallery label from World House Gallery, New York detached but included. In gold painted frame. Kopman was tutored by Abel Pan in New York, who had studied at the Yehdua Penn's Vitebsk Academy. In 1905 Kopman enrolled at the National Academy of Art where he remained for 6 semesters. In 1913 Kopman became a US citizen and he lived on East 14th Street in Manhattan during and after WWI. His first prestigious exhibition was at the annual exhibition of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in 1914. In his use of heavy black outlines and often primitive style, Kopman suggest the influence of Henri Rousseau and Georges Roualt. PROVENANCE: Purchased at World House Gallery, New York in 1966. From a prominent Kings Point, New York Estate. MEASUREMENTS: 21" x 25". Overall with frame 22-1/4" x 26". CONDITION: Minor wear to surface of frame. Minor warping to right side of frame. Canvas tight in frame.