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Bob
Rector sees the airplane as a perfect union between design and function
and as a perfect subject for his realistic style of painting. He does not
portray particular air battles and this frees him to select a view of the
aircraft that best shows its essential character. For example, his P-51
in “Flying Low” evokes a feeling of graceful speed,
while the over-the-shoulder look of the C-47 in “Company’s
Coming” suggests rugged purposefulness as the lumbering giant transports
paratroopers to Normandy on D-Day. Rectors’ planes are always in the focal
point of the painting and occupy most of the canvas. The minimalist background
enhances rather than distract. Rector’s shading and use of light create
an illusion of reality that draws the viewer into the landscape of his
paintings. All originals are acrylic on canvas. Some are still available
for sale and come elegantly framed and ready to hang.
Giclee reproductions on canvas may also be purchased. Canvases are mailed unstretched and may be placed on stretcher bars or dry-mounted when framed by the customer. Glass is not required or recommended for our Giclee reproductions, which retain the look and feel of the original best when not placed behind glass. All Aviation Art Giclees are $150 for the size listed. This would make great farewell Gift for your commander.
Click on graphics below to enlarge.
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Sailor's Delight
Curtiss JN-4 Jenny 36 X 21 From a private collection Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 32 X 19 |
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US Mail
Acrylic on canvas 37" X 21" From the collection of Wachovia Bank |
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LEARNING THE ROPES
Acrylic on canvas 37" X 25" $2800 Click on graphic to enlarge. |
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FLYING LOW
P-51 Mustang 39" X 25" Framed $3000 Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 32 X 19 Return to top |
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ON A MISSION
Acrylic on canvas 36" X 23" $2600 Click on graphic to enlarge. |
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ISLAND HOPPING
Consolidated P-BY Catalina 34 X 23 $2200 Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 32 X 19 |
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READY 'N REARIN'
Curtiss P-40 Tomahawk 35 X 22 $2800 Giclee available upon request 100 signed/numbered 31 X 18 |
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TRAINING DAY
Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan 36 X 23 $2200 Giclee available upon request |
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NOT SCRATCHED YET
B-25 Mitchell 37 X 21 $2000 Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 34 X 18 |
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DOUBLE TROUBLE
Lockheed P-38 Lightning 24 X 36 From a private collection Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 27 X 18 |
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DOWN AND DIRTY
C-130 Hercules 32 x24 $3000 Giclee available 500 signed and numbered 16 X 20 |
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ISLAND HOME
Republic P-47 Thunderbolt 36 X 24 From a private collection Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 30 X 20 |
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LOOKING FOR TROUBLE
F4F-4 Wildcat 24 X 30 $3000 Giclee available upon request 100 signed/numbered |
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THE FORT
Boeing B-17G Bomber 37 X 20 $2600 Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 37 X 20 |
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DAWN PATROL
Boeing F4B-1 31 X 24 $2800 Giclee available upon request 100 signed/numbered |
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DRAPED IN GLORY
VOIGT F4U-1 Corsair 36 X 24 $3800 Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 31 X 18 |
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COMPANY'S COMING
Douglas C-47 Skytrain 24 X 26 $2600 Giclee available 500 signed/numbered 20 X 18 Return to top |
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MENACE
Messerschmitt BF109 35 X 22 $2600 Giclee available Upon request |
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BUTCHER BIRD
Focke-Wulf FW 190 35 X 19 $2600 Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 35 X 18 |
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IMPERIAL WARRIOR
Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero 33 X 23 $2800 Giclee available 100 signed/numbered 27 X 19 |
In order to purchase original art or prints by Bob Rector, click on the Order button to your left. If you have any questions, please contact us via our Contact Us page or call 910-678-8899 or fax 910-822-8899.
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