File:Robert Kobayashi Seascape.jpg

Robert Kobayashi, "Seascape," 1980, oil on canvas, 42.5 x 42.5 inches

Phyllis Stigliano Gallery

Robert Kobayashi

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# The material value of the possible copyright is not believed to be lessened by its use here

1. It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted image of comparable educational value.
2. It is discussed in body of the article.
3. It is believed that the use of this image on the English-language Wikipedia to illustrate an article on the person in question falls under the "Non-profit educational" clause of the Fair Use doctrine currently upheld by United States law. (17 U.S.C. § 107)