Noel Rockmore (American, 1928-1995)
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† Noel Rockmore
(American/Louisiana, 1928-1995)
"Black Walter, Guitarist", 1963
oil on canvas
signed and dated upper right and titled mid right; E. L. Borenstein catalogue sheet and titled label en verso.
Framed.
41" x 27", framed 47-3/4" x 33-3/4"
Provenance: Previously in the Collection of E. L. "Larry" Borenstein, New Orleans.
Dividing his time between New York City and New Orleans, Noel Rockmore became an acquaintance of Larry Borenstein, who owned an art gallery on St. Peter Street in the French Quarter. With Borenstein’s encouragement, Rockmore began a series of paintings of the legendary jazz musicians who played nightly at Preservation Hall. A musician himself, Rockmore enjoyed interacting with the musicians and invited them into his studio during the daytime hours to paint their portraits.
(American/Louisiana, 1928-1995)
"Black Walter, Guitarist", 1963
oil on canvas
signed and dated upper right and titled mid right; E. L. Borenstein catalogue sheet and titled label en verso.
Framed.
41" x 27", framed 47-3/4" x 33-3/4"
Provenance: Previously in the Collection of E. L. "Larry" Borenstein, New Orleans.
Dividing his time between New York City and New Orleans, Noel Rockmore became an acquaintance of Larry Borenstein, who owned an art gallery on St. Peter Street in the French Quarter. With Borenstein’s encouragement, Rockmore began a series of paintings of the legendary jazz musicians who played nightly at Preservation Hall. A musician himself, Rockmore enjoyed interacting with the musicians and invited them into his studio during the daytime hours to paint their portraits.
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Noel Rockmore (American, 1928-1995)
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