Boris Novikoff (1888-1966) Russian/Lebanese, Cedars of Lebanon, indistinctly inscribed verso, signed and dated, oil on canvas. Boris Novikoff attended painting classes at the Leningrad Fine Arts Academy. At the same time, we was pursuing his career as an engineer and naval officer. After fleeing the Russian Revolution, he sought refuge in Lebanon where he became naturalized, and was appointed municipal engineer for Beirut. He did all of this without abandoning his artistic activities. In 1916, his drawings were published in "L'illustration". Later, he organized various exhibitions in Lebanon and abroad. In 1963, he was decorated by the Lebanese Government with the Ordre National du Cèdre for services rendered to the arts. He passed away in 1966. Overall Size: 28 1/4 x 38 in. Sight Size: 19 x 28 in.