American artist Maybelle Stamper was an artist known for her uniquely introspective works, often characteristic of her life and the environment that surrounded her. She spent most of her career secluded on Captiva Island, Florida, where she developed a highly personal artistic style. In the 1970s, Stamper met fellow Island neighbor and artist Robert Rauschenberg. The friendship resulted in Stamper sharing her studio press with Rauschenberg. He would later set up a trust for Stamper, and her property was transferred to Rauschenberg to be preserved on the island in exchange for continuing to assist her; Rauschenberg paid her bills and medical expenses, and his staff cared for her until her death in 1995.
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