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Jim Rabby
Large Impressionist Textured Embracing Nude Painting

1970s

About the Item

Large oil painting of embracing nudes against a deep blue background. Skin toned colors against a blue and green background. Framed in a nice gold frame with a white matte. Artist Biography: Jim Rabby is a native of Houston, Texas. He had polio as a child and while he was in Shrine Hospital he was given art supplies after expressing his interest in art. He has been painting since the 1960’s. He lived in Santa Fe in mid 1980’s where he worked as an artist. He is known for his loose impressionist style similar to known artist like Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet. He uses oils and applies them to a handmade canvas using a palette knife which creates an interesting layered and textured piece.
  • Creator:
    Jim Rabby (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55.5 in (140.97 cm)Width: 43.25 in (109.86 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Houston, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: CA44.0000.3121stDibs: LU55131713283
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