Original 1952 David Burliuk Fisherman Catching Mermaid Expressionist Oil SIGNED

This listing is for “Untitled (Fisherman Catching Mermaid), 1952” by David Burliuk (1882-1967) pictured above.About this work:A whimsical painting of a fisherman and mermaid by renowned artist David Burliuk (1882-1967).This work is a fine example of his primitive/expressionist style that he developed and used during his later years in the United States. The subject matter is inspired by his time spent on Long Island, where lived and painted for decades. The loose brushwork and expressive faces complement this humorous scene. The work is oil on panel (possibly found panel) and is signed and dated in the lower left. It is mounted to a wooden frame with cloth lining.Size:6.5 inches tall by 6.75 inches wide (painting)11.5 inches tall by 11.5 inches wide (frame)Provenance:Private collection, PA;Acquired from the aboveAbout the artist:David Burliuk was a central figure in the history of the Russian avant-garde movement as an accomplished poet, art critic, and exhibition organizer. "He was o