Howard Rabby “Padre Island” Oil Painting Signed 48x36 Houston 1975

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Exceptional large-scale original oil painting by Houston-born (currently in Santa Fe) artist Howard Rabby, titled “Padre Island.”

Created in 1975, … Read more Exceptional large-scale original oil painting by Houston-born (currently in Santa Fe) artist Howard Rabby, titled “Padre Island.”

Created in 1975, this striking work showcases Rabby’s signature heavy impasto palette-knife technique with extraordinary texture, movement, and rich Gulf Coast tonal layering. The composition captures the atmospheric feel of the Texas coast through bold abstraction and sculptural paint application.

This painting is particularly notable for its:

* monumental 48” x 36” scale,
* original Houston gallery provenance,
* double signatures (front and reverse),
* and retained original gallery paperwork.

The work was originally purchased in Houston, Texas and has the unmistakable aesthetic associated with classic Houston interiors of the 1970s — the kind of statement piece once found in sophisticated Heights, River Oaks, and Memorial-area homes alongside curated modern and organic décor.

Today, Rabby’s heavily textured oils fit beautifully into contemporary interiors influenced by:

* organic modern design,
* Texas regional collections,
* luxury coastal aesthetics,
* and high-end vintage décor trends.

Details

* Artist: Howard Rabby
* Title: “Padre Island”
* Date: 1975
* Medium: Original oil on canvas
* Size: Approx. 48” x 36”
* Signed front and reverse
* Original vintage frame included
* Includes original gallery paperwork/provenance
* Originally purchased in Houston, Texas

Condition

Very good vintage condition consistent with age. Painting presents beautifully with strong color and dramatic texture. Frame shows light age-appropriate wear.

This is a substantial, investment-quality statement piece ideal for collectors of Texas art, Houston regional artists, vintage modern interiors, or large-scale designer artwork.



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