A Life Bathed in Light: The World of Hovsep Pushman Born in 1877, Hovsep Pushman emerged from a lineage steeped in artistic tradition, though his journey to becoming a celebrated American painter was anything but conventional. His early life unfolded amidst the rich cultural tapestry of Turkey, where his father served as court artist to Sultan Abdul Hamid II. This formative period instilled within him an appreciation for intricate det…