Jasmin Joseph (1923-2005) 34"x12" Tree of Abundance 1966 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1TM Artists/Vincent Nemours and like the farmers themselves

and like the farmers themselves

this beautiful original 20"x 16" acrylic on canvas painting titled on the back "El Regalo

while the large scale gives the work remarkable visual presence

drawing the viewer inward and reinforcing a sense of stillness and continuity

Jasmin Joseph (1923-2005) 34"x12" Tree of Abundance 1966 Oil on Board Unframed Painting #1TM Artists/Vincent Nemours and like the farmers themselvesThis 1966 oil on board by Jasmin Joseph presents a single winding tree heavy with an abundance of fruit and vegetables, from persimmons, pears, and pomegranates to ears of corn, bananas, a pineapple, and a purple eggplant, each rendered with careful attention to color and texture against a pale sky. The vertical, densely packed composition reflects Joseph's close observation of the natural world and his gift for narrative detail, qualities that made