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AMERICAN FRUIT OIL PAINTING BY CHARLES ETHAN PORTER - Charles Ethan Porter, American, 1847 to 1923, oil painting on board depicting a still life with a bowl with fruits. Signed lower left. Framed. Charles Porter is known for Fruit and floral still life painting. One of the first African Americans to exhibit at the National Academy of Design, Charles Porter specialized in fruit and floral still life painting and was active both in New York and Hartford, Connecticut. From 1869, he studied at the National Academy, and from 1881 to 1884 was in Paris before settling in Hartford, where he became a friend of Mark Twain. African American Fine Art, Floral and Fruit Still Life Paintings, and Collectibles. One of a kind artwork. Dimensions Frame 23 x 27 in. Image 16 x 20 1/4 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Chips on frame. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.