Lee Blair (artist)

Lee Everett Blair (October 1, 1911 – April 19, 1993) was an American artist. He was born in Los Angeles, California and died in Soquel, California. He was the younger brother of Preston Blair and the husband of Mary Blair.[1]

Lee Blair
Born
Lee Blair

October 1, 1911
DiedApril 19, 1993(1993-04-19) (aged 81)
Soquel, California, United States
SpouseMary Blair (1934–1978)
RelativesPreston Blair (brother)
Medal record
Art competitions
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles Watercolors and drawings

In 1932 he won a gold medal in the art competitions of the Olympic Games for his "Rodeo".[2][3]

References

  1. "Lee Blair". Olympedia. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. Olympic Games Los Angeles 1932: Art Competitions and Exhibition Archived 2008-05-01 at the Wayback Machine, Olympic-museum.de
  3. Oliver, Myrna (1993-07-03). "Lee E. Blair; Artist Won Olympic Medal for Painting". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2020-02-03.


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