Lee Blair "Quest Of Beauty" Etching Signed, # 7/30 & Titled In Pencil

Description: On offer, we have an original etching by California artist Lee Blair, husband of Disney legend, Mary Blair. "Quest Of Beauty" is titled in pencil with "7/30" and the artist's signature. It's an action scene of 2 boys running through a woods with their dog. They have nets in hopes of catching butterflies. On off white artist's paper, this measures 9 5/8" X 12 3/4" with the image 7" X 9". About the artist: "Lee Blair (1911-1993) Born: Los Angeles, CA; Studied: Chouinard Art Institute (Los Angeles); Member: New York Water Color Club, American Watercolor Society, California Water Color Society. Lee Blair was born and raised in Southern California. He attended art school in Los Angeles and studied with Pruett Carter, Millard Sheets, Lawrence Murphy and briefly with Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros. While attending art school he won several major awards for his watercolor painting, including a gold medal in the art division of the 1932 Los Angeles Olympics. He became president of the California Water Color Society in 1935, and it was largely through his efforts that the Society shows began traveling nationally and internationally. He had a unique sense of wit and humor which often came through in his art works and usually determined the subjects he chose to paint.Blair is also known for his innovative work in animated films. He began working at the famed U.B. Iwerk Studio, producing art for Flip the Frog cartoons in the early 1930s. He then went on to the Harman-Ising Studios where he worked on Bosco and other innovative cartoon shorts. In 1938, he switched to the Walt Disney Studios, where, over the next few years, he worked on Pinocchio, Fantasia and Saludos Amigos." (Californiawatercolor.com) This excellent example of Blair's work is in very good condition. The print is bold, clean and clear with a deep imprint. The back has tape from where it was once in a matte. There is a slight toning around the etching from the matte. There's also a free bit of ink on the lower left margin. As I am not an expert on art, please see my photographs for more description. This is from my friend who collects everything and is starting to part with a few of his treasures. I will be happy to answer any questions and, of course, combine your shipping.

Price: 100 USD

Location: Summerland, California

End Time: 2025-02-09T16:59:46.000Z

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