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Robert Bechtle

American painter (1932-2020) · United States · On the map · Artists · Died at 88

Robert Alan Bechtle was an American painter, printmaker, and educator. He lived nearly all his life in the San Francisco Bay Area and whose art was centered on scenes from everyday local life. His paintings are in a Photorealist style and often depict automobiles.

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United States
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2020 · aged 88