1882 - 1972

Essentials

The Accidental Painter

Robert Tabor's journey into the world of fine art began unexpectedly at the age of 51. Originally a traveling paint salesman from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, his path shifted during the Great Depression in 1933. Following the accidental damage of a reproduction of Winslow Homer's The Herring Net, Tabor turned to his own canvas. Though his initial attempts were discarded as failures, he eventually gained the respect of his family and found a place within the Public Works of Art Project. Despite the reservations of Grant Wood, who admitted it was against his better judgment to accept him, Tabor's talent emerged through works like Vendue, which depicted an Iowa farm being sold.

Legacy and Notable Works

Tabor's career spanned several decades, marked by significant recognition and diverse subject matter. His work Vendue was exhibited at the Corcoran Gallery of Art and was displayed at the White House, having previously been shown at the Museum of Modern Art. Other notable pieces include:

In his later years, Tabor was active in his community, founding an art society in Oelwein, Iowa, and working to establish an art guild in Olathe, Kansas.

Q&A

특정 주제별로 Robert Tabor의 작품을 어떻게 찾아볼 수 있나요?

Robert Tabor의 작품은 아티스트의 키워드별 탐색 페이지에서 키워드별로 찾아보실 수 있습니다. 각 키워드를 통해 관련 작품들을 모아 감상하실 수 있습니다.

Robert Tabor가 그린 모든 주제를 한눈에 볼 수 있는 개요가 있나요?

Robert Tabor의 작품은 작가의 주제별 작품 모음 페이지에서 주제별로 찾아보실 수 있습니다.

Robert Tabor의 작품을 기법별로 모아볼 수 있는 곳은 어디인가요?

특정 매체로 제작된 Robert Tabor의 모든 작품을 확인하시려면, 작가의 모든 매체별 페이지를 이용해 주세요.

Robert Tabor은(는) 어느 시대의 작품을 남겼나요?

Robert Tabor은(는) Modern 시대에 활동했습니다. 이 시기는 역사적 맥락 속에서 작가의 예술적 위치를 보여줍니다.

Test your eye

각 질문의 정답은 하나뿐입니다.

질문 1:
At what age did Robert Tabor begin his painting career?
질문 2:
Which artist ran the Iowa branch of the Public Works of Art Project and allowed Tabor to join?
질문 3:
Which painting by Tabor was displayed at the White House?
질문 4:
Where is the sketch of the mural 'Postman in Storm' held?
질문 5:
What did Tabor's final major painting, 'Discovery', depict?