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Bob Camblin"St. Bameola's Vision", Surreal Abstract Painting of Woman and Locust1972
1972
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Surreal abstract oil painting by Bob Camblin, circa 1972 of a locust and a nude woman. Framed in simple gold frame. Signed and titled by artist. Artist Biography: Born in Oklahoma in 1928, Bob Camblin studied painting at the Kansas City Art Institute, earning an M.F.A. in 1955. He taught at Rice University from 1967-73 with Joe Tate and Earl Staley, with whom he shared studio space. His influence was a constant undercurrent in the city’s art scene until he left in the early 80’s. Wary of interpretation, he assumed multiple artistic personas, signing himself Anonymous Bosch, Red Stick the Pirate, and Mr. Peanut. Camblin passed away in 2010 in LaPlace, LA.Details
- CreatorBob Camblin (American)
- Creation Year1972
- DimensionsHeight: 25.5 in. (64.77 cm)Width: 31 in. (78.74 cm)Depth: 1 in. (2.54 cm)
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- Movement & Style
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- Gallery LocationHouston, TX
- Reference NumberSeller: AL0000.3311stDibs: LU55132031133
About the Artist
Bob Camblin
Born in Oklahoma in 1928, Bob Camblin studied painting at the Kansas City Art Institute, earning an MFA in 1955. He taught at Rice University from 1967–73 with Joe Tate and Earl Staley, with whom he shared studio space. His influence was a constant undercurrent in the city’s art scene until he left in the early 1980s. Wary of interpretation, he assumed multiple artistic personas, signing himself Anonymous Bosch, Red Stick the Pirate and Mr. Peanut. Camblin passed away in 2010 in LaPlace, Louisiana.
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