Bidspirit auction | CHARLES PORTER AMERICAN STILL LIFE

CHARLES PORTER AMERICAN STILL LIFE PAINTING - Charles Ethan Porter, American, 1847 to 1923, an oil painting on canvas depicting a still life composition with fruit. Signed lower right. Framed. Charles Ethan Porter was a painter who specialized in still life painting. A student at the National Academy of Design in New York City, he was one of the first African Americans to exhibit there. He was the only African-American artist at the turn of that century who painted in still life. Antique American Paintings And Art Collectibles. Dimensions Frame 19 5/8 x 31 1/2 in. Image 16 x 28 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Craquelure. Restored. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.