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From John & Geraldine Lilley Museum of Art

  1. Simon de Vos by Paulus Pontius, Image 1.

    Paulus Pontius

    Simon de Vos, 17th century

    Engraving

    9.4375 x 6.1875 in

  2. Slumbering Meadows by Samuel L. Margolies, Image 1.

    Samuel L. Margolies

    Slumbering Meadows, n. d.

    Etching

    11.8125 x 9.8125 in

  3. Sketch Pad [Crayola Crayon Pad] by Robert Morrison, Image 1.

    Robert Morrison

    Sketch Pad [Crayola Crayon Pad], c. 1999

    Ink

    9 x 12 in

  4. Sketchbook [Artist Sketch Book] by Robert Morrison, Image 1.

    Robert Morrison

    Sketchbook [Artist Sketch Book], n.d.

    8.5 x 10.5 in

  5. Sketchbook by Robert Morrison, Image 2.

    Robert Morrison

    Sketchbook

    6 x 6 in

  6. Small Bowl by Unknown, Image 1.

    Unknown

    Small Bowl, c. 100 - 400 CE

    Sculpture

    2.375 x 4.875 x 4.875 in

  7. Small Plate by Unknown, Image 1.

    Unknown

    Small Plate, n. d.

    Basketry

    5.5 x 1 in

  8. Sleeping Figure by Roland Petersen, Image 2.

    Roland Petersen

    Sleeping Figure, n. d.

    Intaglio

    7.875 x 13.5 in

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About the artist

Robert Morrison

American

1941–2018

Robert earned his BA Degree in Art at Fresno State University in 1962. Robert was a member of the SAE Fraternity. He also earned his Masters Degree in Design at Stanford University. Robert taught art at The University of California, Davis, and went to work at the University of Nevada, Reno as an Art Professor in 1967.

Robert was very passionate about art and design. He had an in-depth knowledge of the styles and techniques of many types of art, including sculpture, water color, and sketch. He was well known for helping his students understand how to encompass their emotions and creativity and express those feelings truly in their creations. And he was very good at showing them how to fine tune their art skills to create the pieces. His main goal was to help his students learn how to really think, and be analytical in their choices in art, work, and life.

Reno - Artist and Art Professor Robert Morrison, age 77, passed away on December 16th, 2018 at his home in Reno, Nevada.
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