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Robert Moesle Art

American, b. 1932

Born in 1932, Robert Moesle first studied painting at San Jose State and, subsequently, at the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford, England. During his student years in England, he traveled widely in Europe and was particularly influenced by the Spanish masters in Madrid's Museo Nacional del Prado, where he made line drawings that he would work up into paintings at his summer home in Costa Brava. In 1965, Moesle returned to Northern California for four years, where he began to exhibit at various San Francisco galleries, the Triton Museum of Art in San Jose and at the Monterey Museum of Art, where he also taught a popular class on painting in watercolor. In 1969, Moesle and his French wife returned to France, settling in the Loire Valley, where they bought an old farmhouse that they still occupy. He began to send his paintings to exhibitions at The Perry House Gallery in Monterey, where his series of one-man shows met with great success. Since 1989, Moesle has exhibited at Zantman Art Galleries in Carmel and Palm Desert.

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Artist: Robert Moesle
Mid Century Oil Paint Picasso Style Figurative -- Harlequin Prince
By Robert Moesle
Located in Soquel, CA
Unique figurative harlequin painting with Picasso style and abstract elements with dream-like layering by Robert Moesle (American, b.1932). Signed "Moesle" lower left. Titled "The Harlequin Prince" on verso. Displayed in a rustic painted giltwood frame with linen liner. Image size: 40"H x 32"W. Framed Size; 45"H x 37"W. Robert Moesle was born in San Jose, California in 1932. He graduated from San Jose State College and attended The Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University, England. Moesle lives in the Chateau region of France, which he finds to be an ideal location for a watercolorist. Moesle paints outside and enjoys watching the landscape change through the seasons. Unlike most watercolorists, Moesle takes his time painting and tries to capture the feeling of durability in his subjects. Moesle has exhibited his work in shows in London, Paris and throughout the United States. “Figurative painting by Robert Moesle are…lyrical, visionary, softly dream-like… Moesle’s Harlequin Prince offers a memory of early Picasso...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Robert Moesle Art

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Canvas, Oil

'Figural', Carmel, California Post-Impressionist, Ruskin School of Art, Madrid
By Robert Moesle
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
A large study of several people in action contrasted against a background of saffron yellow and cerulean blue. Signed lower right 'Moesle', painted circa 1975 and titled verso 'On ...
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1970s Robert Moesle Art

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Watercolor, Illustration Board

Figurative Composition ("Ralipomenon Prim")
By Robert Moesle
Located in Soquel, CA
Combination of several figures in various poses by Robert Moesle (American, b. 1932), (Paralipomenon) The figures overlap in multiple layers, highlighting certain aspects of each person. Careful attention was paid to the texture and folds in clothing. White gouache is used as a highlight. Signed in the lower right corner. Presented in a wood frame with a rose colored mat and anti-glare glass. Card size: 17.5"H x 12.5"W Robert Moesle was born in San Jose, California in 1932. He graduated from San Jose State College and attended The Ruskin School of Art, Oxford University, England. Moesle lives in the Chateau region of France, which he finds to be an ideal location for a watercolorist. Moesle paints outside and enjoys watching the landscape change through the seasons. Unlike most watercolorists, Moesle takes his time painting and tries to capture the feeling of durability in his subjects. Moesle has exhibited his work in shows in London, Paris and throughout the United States. “Figurative painting by Robert Moesle are…lyrical, visionary, softly dream-like… Moesle’s Harlequin Prince offers a memory of early Picasso...
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1960s Post-Impressionist Robert Moesle Art

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Gouache, Postcard, Pen

'Gondolas, San Giorgio Maggiore', Venetian Vedute, Venice, Ruskin School of Art
By Robert Moesle
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower left, 'Moesle' for Robert Moesle (American, b. 1932); additionally signed verso, titled 'Waiting Gondolier' and dated March 1998. A substantial and finely detailed wat...
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1970s Realist Robert Moesle Art

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Gouache, Paper

'Dynamic Figurative', California Post-Impressionist, Ruskin School of Art
By Robert Moesle
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Signed lower right "Moesle" and painted circa 1975. Gouache and watercolor figurative showing numerous figures in dynamic interaction. Born in 1932, Robert Moesle studied painting ...
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1970s Robert Moesle Art

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Paper, India Ink, Watercolor, Gouache

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