Vladimir F. Chekalovwas one of the greatest Master Portrait Artists to emerge from the Soviet Era.  He captured body language and expression, stopping moments in time.   At first glance, viewer connects with subject in various settings:   Fishing on the banks of a river; farmers harvesting fields of hay;  student and teacher painting en Plein Air; soldiers, and villagers going about their daily activities. Vladimir Chekalov of the 3rd Ukrainian Front created battle scenes, portraits and landscapes that have made their way into art museums and private collections in Russia, United States, England and throughout the world.  He is published in various books and catalogues. Chekalov was born July 6, 1922…