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Marjorie May Blake
Clown Portrait #7

c. 1960s-1970s

About the Item

Watercolor portrait of a clown by Marjorie Blake (American, 1920-1994). Signed "M. Blake" in the lower left corner. Unframed. Marjorie May Gulley Blake was born in Los Angeles, CA on May 22, 1920. Blake studied fashion design at Otis Art Institute and for a while worked as a costumer at MGM. Her early paintings were inspired by impressionism; whereas, her later works were abstract. She died in Los Angeles on July 15, 1994.
  • Creator:
    Marjorie May Blake (1920 - 1995, American)
  • Creation Year:
    c. 1960s-1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 0.03 in (0.77 mm)
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  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
    Mild age toning to paper, as expected.
  • Gallery Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JT-DBH63731stDibs: LU5426736552
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