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I stand naked when I draw. God holds my hand and we sing together.

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Robert Mapplethorpe
Age: 42 †
Born: 1946
Born: November 4
Died: 1989
Died: March 18
Collagist
Photo Artist
Photographer
Sculptor
Floral Park
Queens
Bob Mapplethorpe
Robert Maplethorpe
Robert Michael Mapplethorpe
Naked
Draws
Sing
Stand
Hand
Hands
Together
Holds
Draw

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