Artist: Gholam Yunessi Title: Musical Caress Medium: Original Oil on Canvas Signature: This one-of-a-kind work is hand-signed by the artist at the bottom of the image Image Size: Approximately 20 inches x 24 inches Framed: Unframed on Unstretched Canvas Details: This work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity Biography: Gholam Yunessi's talent has been molded through years of dedication to the masters of his native Tehran - starting with one of Persia's most famous sculptors, his uncle Esamaeel Yunessi. At the young age of five, Gholam's creative foundations were nurtured and shaped by this familial guide. In high school, Gholam's talent continued to develop in drawing and charcoal renderings under the guidance of the renowned Persian artist Shaness. Gholam ultimately went on to study the history and technique of fine art painting at the Tehran College of Fine Art. Yunessi finally brought his rich balance of near-eastern and European influences to America, where he has continued to create and produce work that has been recognized and exhibited around the world since 1972.