a moldovan artist's rise to prominence in new york harry eduardovich eisman, a painter from moldova, left an indelible mark on the art world despite his tumultuous life. born in 1913 in chișinău (currently in moldova) into a jewish family, eisman's early life was marred by tragedy when he became an orphan at the age of seven. early life and emigration after being orphaned, harry eduardovich eisman emigrated to new york city to live with his oldest brother alexander and their three sisters. this move would prove pivotal in shaping his future as an artist and a social activist. rise to prominen…