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Artist: Robert Noel Blair
Rainstorm Sunset
By Robert Noel Blair
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing a modernist American watercolor painting by Robert Noel Blair.
Robert Noel Blair (American, 1912-2003) was an American artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker and te...
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Nude Picnic Virgin Islands
By Robert Noel Blair
Located in Buffalo, NY
Robert Noel Blair (American, 1912-2003) was an American artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker and teacher. He is best known for his rural life & desert landscapes and World War II sc...
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Cosmic Connection
By Robert Noel Blair
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing a modernist acrylic painting by Robert Blair in which the artist has utilized a comb to create designs within the painting.
Robert Noel Blair (American, 1912-2003)...
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Shanty Town
By Robert Noel Blair
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing a modernist American acrylic painting depicting a charming but rundown seaside town at night.
Robert Noel Blair (American, 1912-2003) was an American artist, paint...
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Horse and Tree
By Robert Noel Blair
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing a modernist American watercolor painting by Robert Noel Blair
Robert Noel Blair (American, 1912-2003) was an American artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker and te...
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1960s American Modern Robert Noel Blair Art
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Abstraction
By Robert Noel Blair
Located in Buffalo, NY
You are viewing a modern abstract painting by Robert Blair.
Robert Noel Blair (American, 1912-2003) was an American artist, painter, sculptor, printmaker and teacher. He is best k...
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1960s American Modern Robert Noel Blair Art
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