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”By the Brook”, Thomas Torak

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A plein air landscape painted on a warm summer afternoon by the Mettowee Brook in Pawlet, VT. Oil. Image Size: 8x12 Inches. Framed: 11 x 15 Inches. Thomas Torak is an instructor of portraiture and figure painting at the Art Students League. His numerous award include the AAPL Medal of Honor and Audubon Artists Gold Medal. He was recognized at the Salmagundi Summer exhibit with a Special Award for Continuing Excellence. Salmagundi is a 501 (c) 3 not -for- profit organization. Visit salmagundi.org for more information.

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”By the Brook”, Thomas Torak

Name: ”By the Brook”, Thomas Torak
SKU: 56317295
Price: 500 USD
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