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Bart Forbes Art

American, b. 1939

Bart Forbes is an American painter and illustrator, born on July 3, 1939. He was specially commissioned to create a series of interior illustrations for The Franklin Library's 1977 publication of the novel, House Made of Dawn by N. Scott Momaday. The novel is widely credited as leading the way for the breakthrough of Native American literature into the mainstream. It was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, in 1969 and has also been noted for its significance in Native American anthropology.

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Artist: Bart Forbes
Rainy Day - Near Paris, France
By Bart Forbes
Located in Dallas, TX
"Rainy Day - Near Paris, France" is a watercolor on Canson Aquarelle French cold press watercolor paper. The price does not include a frame. The overall paper size is 6 x 9 inches. In addition to being one of America’s foremost illustrators, Bart Forbes creates paintings and watercolors for himself. This private and very personal work, is painted from his mind’s eye. Forbes’ oil paintings express a time of day or a mood through his use of color, texture, and composition. Forbes moved to Dallas in 1967, after completing graduate study at the Art Center College of Design in Los Angeles, following his BFA in art from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Forbes was the official artist for the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea. His public works include the cover of Time Magazine; 19 commemorative stamps for the US Postal Service, including the Ronald Reagan stamp; and official artworks for the Kentucky Derby, Indianapolis 500...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Bart Forbes Art

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Paper, Watercolor

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Find a wide variety of authentic Bart Forbes available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bart Forbes in paint, paper, watercolor and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Bart Forbes, so small editions measuring 9 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Jack Henry, Miriam Singer, and Steven L. Anderson. Bart Forbes prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,200 and tops out at $1,200, while the average work can sell for $1,200.

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