Artist: Robert Gari (American, 1920–2010) – actor, Broadway performer, and painter. Gari began painting in the 1940s and pursued art alongside his stage career, showing works in New York galleries and private collections. His paintings are recognized for their bold colors and expressive, impressionistic figures. Expressive pastel painting of a young woman in a blue dress and golden shawl, holding a bouquet of purple flowers, signed Gari lower left. Robert Gari’s distinctive style combines loose impressionistic strokes with strong color contrasts, bringing both emotional warmth and visual drama to the composition. Framed with giltwood and linen matting, the artwork has strong decorative appeal while also representing the creative side of a multi-talented American performer. Age: Mid-to-late 20th century (circa 1960s–1980s) Medium: Pastel on paper, signed lower left Robert Gari pastel works sold through galleries and collectors; while his pieces are not frequent at auction, they attract attention for their artistic quality and celebrity provenance). Robert Gari pastel painting, signed Gari portrait, American 20th-century pastel art, Broadway actor painter artwork, impressionist pastel woman with flowers, collectible Robert Gari art, framed pastel by Gari