CCCA Canadian Art Database

David Bolduc

David Bolduc was an abstract artist who used colour and central imagery in his paintings. In 1967, his work featured groupings of shaped canvases with contoured surfaces carrying simple geometric colour designs. He subsequently abandoned colour to work with minimal constructions of stretched white vinyl and then with simple structures made of rope, wood, and mirrors. By the mid-1970s, Bolduc had developed his personal territory, central imagery abstracts. Bolduc's signature as a painter was a main motif articulated in impasto colour drawn directly from the tube on top of a stained background. Bolduc drew inspiration for his painting from different exotic locales and travelled often to attain it, such as his 1968 trip across Europe to Turkey, overland to Nepal, returning home via Uzbekistan and Moscow. He went to India (at least 15 times), Turkey, Mexico, North Africa, China, the Himalayas, Sri Lanka, Costa Rica, Paris, Spain, Portugal. For several years in the 1990s, Bolduc lived and worked in Paris and Morocco. In Canada, Bolduc and his friend Alex Cameron made regular trips to the Rockies and Newfoundland. Bolduc's paintings can be found in major collections across Canada, including the National Gallery of Canada, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Art Gallery of Alberta, as well as the Mirvish Collection.
Creator Id: 74
Virtual Collection: Original CCCA
Beginning Year: 1945
Country of Birth: Canada
Province of Birth: Ontario
Year of Birth: 1945
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Type of Creator: Artist
Ending Year: 2010
Gender: Male
Living Status: Deceased
Mediums: painting, text-based
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Bolduc: Early

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Summary: Early Influences and Community in Publishing: The artist recounts his early lack of formal art education and how libraries influenced his literary ambitions. He describes his involvement with Coach House Press and the vibrant community that formed around it in the early 1960s, highlighting the collaborative spirit and experimental nature of the publishing projects undertaken.

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Bolduc: Early

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Summary: Early Influences and Community in Publishing: The artist recounts his early lack of formal art education and how libraries influenced his literary ambitions. He describes his involvement with Coach House Press and the vibrant community that formed around it in the early 1960s, highlighting the collaborative spirit and experimental nature of the publishing projects undertaken.

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Bolduc: Drawing and Painting

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Summary: Separation of Drawing and Painting: The artist discusses his approach to separating drawing from painting, where drawings aim to represent reality and paintings strive to convey feelings abstractly. He shares insights into his creative struggle with painting the ocean in Newfoundland, aiming for expression beyond mere replication.

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Bolduc: Collaboration

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Summary: Creative Process of a Book Illustrator: This video dives into the intricate process of a book illustrator collaborating with poets. It showcases the evolution from initial sketches to final pieces, highlighting the extensive efforts that go into creating visually complementary works for textual content, emphasizing the synergy between illustrations and poetry.

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Work by David Bolduc

Knossos

Work ID: 5396

Measurements: 177.8 x 261.62 cm

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Africa

Work ID: 52079

Measurements: 198.12 x 167.64 cm

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Seville

Work ID: 52073

Measurements: 170.18 x 274.32 cm

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Knossos

Work ID: 52071

Measurements: 170.18 x 274.32 cm

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Essaouira #2

Work ID: 5425

Measurements: 111.76 x 101.6 cm

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Winch Shed

Work ID: 5405

Measurements: 152.4 x 137.16 cm

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Banana

Work ID: 5412

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Mandrake

Work ID: 5416

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Oasis

Work ID: 5410

Measurements: 106.68 x 81.28 cm

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Slate

Work ID: 5399

Measurements: 198.12 x 167.64 cm

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Rose

Work ID: 5413

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Datura

Work ID: 5411

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Cadiz

Work ID: 5409

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Blue

Work ID: 5408

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Marsh Plant

Work ID: 5415

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Short Man, Small Island

Work ID: 5402

Measurements: 198.12 x 167.64 cm

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Graham’s Ladder

Work ID: 5398

Measurements: 198.12 x 167.64 cm

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Lotus

Work ID: 5421

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Mac Pass, NWT

Work ID: 5426

Measurements: 101.6 x 111.76 cm

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Readymade

Work ID: 5420

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Anenome

Work ID: 5417

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Lily

Work ID: 5418

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Middle Kingdom

Work ID: 5404

Measurements: 203.2 x 137.16 cm

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Aloe

Work ID: 5422

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Towards Tarifa

Work ID: 5406

Measurements: 152.4 x 137.16 cm

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Killarney

Work ID: 5427

Measurements: 101.6 x 111.76 cm

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Ox Tongue

Work ID: 5419

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Temagami

Work ID: 5424

Measurements: 101.6 x 111.76 cm

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Self Portrait

Work ID: 5414

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Tangier

Work ID: 5403

Measurements: 177.8 x 101.6 cm

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Parry Sound

Work ID: 5429

Measurements: 101.6 x 111.76 cm

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Coast Rattle

Work ID: 5397

Measurements: 198.12 x 167.64 cm

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Short Man Small Island

Work ID: 52074

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Industrial North

Work ID: 5400

Measurements: 205.74 x 177.8 cm

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Essaouira #3

Work ID: 5428

Measurements: 101.6 x 111.76 cm

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Nosferato

Work ID: 5401

Measurements: 127 x 111.76 cm

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Carmen

Work ID: 5423

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Northern Landscape

Work ID: 5407

Measurements: 198.12 x 167.64 cm

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Tea in the Desert

Work ID: 5923

Measurements: 101.6 x 91.44 cm

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For Greg

Work ID: 5900

Measurements: 60.96 x 50.8 cm

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For Redon

Work ID: 5901

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Ghosts

Work ID: 5431

Measurements: 116.84 x 96.52 cm

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Autumn 99-1

Work ID: 5887

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Days and Nights in the Forest

Work ID: 5895

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Garden

Work ID: 5902

Measurements: 132.08 x 101.6 cm

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Red Square

Work ID: 5914

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Desert Window

Work ID: 5896

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Autumn 99-3

Work ID: 5889

Measurements: 55.88 x 76.2 cm

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White Interior

Work ID: 5926

Measurements: 152.4 x 137.16 cm

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Blue Interior

Work ID: 5892

Measurements: 152.4 x 137.16 cm

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Marraheds

Work ID: 5907

Measurements: 91.44 x 91.44 cm

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Punjabi

Work ID: 5912

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Sidi Ifni

Work ID: 5919

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Roots

Work ID: 5915

Measurements: 132.08 x 121.92 cm

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Dolphin

Work ID: 5897

Measurements: 101.6 x 91.44 cm

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Fine Balance

Work ID: 5899

Measurements: 60.96 x 50.8 cm

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Kabuki

Work ID: 5904

Measurements: 152.4 x 63.5 cm

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Sebold

Work ID: 5916

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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New Moon

Work ID: 5908

Measurements: 106.68 x 91.44 cm

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Blue Window

Work ID: 5434

Measurements: 152.4 x 137.16 cm

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Tower

Work ID: 5925

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Huang Po

Work ID: 5903

Measurements: 60.96 x 50.8 cm

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Sleep

Work ID: 5920

Measurements: 121.92 x 91.44 cm

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English Bay

Work ID: 5898

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Dan’s Picture

Work ID: 5894

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Autumn 99-6

Work ID: 5891

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Autumn 99-5

Work ID: 5890

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Autumn 99-2

Work ID: 5888

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Autumn 99-4

Work ID: 5886

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Letter from Marina

Work ID: 5906

Measurements: 91.44 x 182.88 cm

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Riad

Work ID: 5433

Measurements: 152.4 x 137.16 cm

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Blue Interior

Work ID: 5430

Measurements: 127 x 111.76 cm

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Windows in a Dark House

Work ID: 5432

Measurements: 177.8 x 91.44 cm

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Brite Lite

Work ID: 5893

Measurements: 101.6 x 91.44 cm

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Toby Green

Work ID: 5924

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Tanger

Work ID: 5922

Measurements: 101.6 x 91.44 cm

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Standby

Work ID: 5921

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Kokoshka

Work ID: 5905

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Shiva

Work ID: 5918

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Yang Shou

Work ID: 5927

Measurements: 101.6 x 91.44 cm

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Shanghai

Work ID: 5917

Measurements: 60.96 x 50.8 cm

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Parade

Work ID: 5909

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Putuashan

Work ID: 5913

Measurements: 60.96 x 50.8 cm

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Persian Garden

Work ID: 5911

Measurements: 152.4 x 91.44 cm

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Passenger

Work ID: 5910

Measurements: 101.6 x 91.44 cm

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Barcelona

Work ID: 52080

Measurements: 114.3 x 101.6 cm

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Sufi

Work ID: 52057

Measurements: 152.4 x 137.16 cm

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studio view 4

Work ID: 52054

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Varanasi

Work ID: 52060

Measurements: 177.8 x 152.4 cm

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Yvonne’s Window

Work ID: 52068

Measurements: 177.8 x 152.4 cm

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Winter #5

Work ID: 52066

Measurements: 76.2 x 55.88 cm

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Light and Day 4, [Moore Gallery]

Work ID: 52038

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Shrine

Work ID: 52050

Measurements: 111.76 x 106.68 cm

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Kashi [detail]

Work ID: 52070

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China

Work ID: 52083

Measurements: 81.28 x 76.2 cm

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Sunburn

Work ID: 52058

Measurements: 91.44 x 81.28 cm

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Night Lane

Work ID: 52040

Measurements: 111.76 x 106.68 cm

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Winter Night

Work ID: 52065

Measurements: 175.26 x 175.26 cm

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Spring #1

Work ID: 52076

Measurements: 96.52 x 71.12 cm

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Sufi [detail]

Work ID: 52077

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Yvonne’s Window [detail]

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Burning

Work ID: 52081

Measurements: 109.22 x 78.74 cm

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Plant grouping

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Portland

Work ID: 52045

Measurements: 91.44 x 76.2 cm

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Green Line

Work ID: 52087

Measurements: 114.3 x 101.6 cm

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Red Studio

Work ID: 52049

Measurements: 101.6 x 73.66 cm

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Winter #1

Work ID: 52062

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Plant #1

Work ID: 52041

Measurements: 71.12 x 50.8 cm

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Night Train

Work ID: 52072

Measurements: 152.4 x 121.92 cm

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French Room

Work ID: 52086

Measurements: 88.9 x 76.2 cm

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Plant #3

Work ID: 52043

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Crucible

Work ID: 52084

Measurements: 101.6 x 73.66 cm

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Assi Gaht

Work ID: 52069

Measurements: 203.2 x 127 cm

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Moroccan Window

Work ID: 52039

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Light and Day, [Moore Gallery]

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The Point

Work ID: 52059

Measurements: 134.62 x 109.22 cm

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Radio Tangier [detail]

Work ID: 52046

Measurements: 180.34 x 165.1 cm

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Winter #3

Work ID: 52064

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Hill Station

Work ID: 52088

Measurements: 81.28 x 68.58 cm

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studio view 6

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Light and Day 2, [Moore Gallery]

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studio view 2

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Canton

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Kashi

Work ID: 52089

Measurements: 177.8 x 152.4 cm

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End Wall

Work ID: 52085

Measurements: 114.3 x 109.22 cm

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Red #1

Work ID: 52047

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Winter #2

Work ID: 52063

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studio view 5

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studio view 1

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Small Rooms

Work ID: 52075

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Plant #2

Work ID: 52042

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Light and Day 3, [Moore Gallery]

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Red House

Work ID: 52048

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studio view 3

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Winter #6

Work ID: 52067

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Verona

Work ID: 52061

Measurements: 111.76 x 106.68 cm

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