George Cherepov (Russian / American, 1909-1987) oil on board mountain and lake landscape. This painting was the original used as an illustration in The Oil Painting Book by Wendon Blake. Right and left edges display some raw canvas board. Artwork in contemporary gold wood frame measures 18.5" x 22.5". Artwork and frame in very good condition.
George Cherepov (1909–1987) was a painter of Russian origin known for his use of color in a wide variety of subjects, including landscapes, seascapes, and still lifes. He is known especially for his oil paintings of New England's autumn colors.
George Cherepov was born in Lithuania in 1909. He studied painting with Konstantin Wisotsky in Riga and Alexis Hansen in Dubrovnik. Thereafter, he travelled and exhibited in many galleries and museums of central Europe. In 1952 he emigrated to the United States. He established himself through numerous shows in the New York area, including ten one-man shows at Grand Central Art Galleries. He conducted courses on oil painting and published books on the techniques of oil painting. Cherepov died in Pennsylvania in 1987. He was married to Klara Cherepov, an artistic weaver.
