Series name | Slides from the 1970s |
Description | This is a detailed black ink line drawing by Avinash Chandra. The work was completed in 1969 when he made his exhibition debut in Canada. The drawing is representative of Chandra’s art theme in the sixties and seventies: the female body. This particular work depicts segments of colour within the monochrome drawing. |
Date of Creation / Publication | 1969 |
Creator | Chandra, Avinash |
Associated Person/ Organisation | |
Location | Toronto |
Collection and Reference Number | Avinash Chandra Collection (GB 2661 AC) |
Catalogue Number | AC/SS/1970/2 |
Copyright | Valerie Murray Chandra |
Access to originals | The originals are located with Valerie Murray Chandra |
Series notes | These two slides from the 1970s, represent the pen and ink drawings of female bodies which Chandra later developed into complex, colourful paintings and murals during this decade. |
Collection notes | The Avinash Chandra Collection is divided by decades and a grouping featuring selected slides. The 1950s to 1980s sections feature exhibition catalogues, photographs of paintings, drawings and murals and promotional material. The selections of 35mm slides depict Chandra's art work over the decades. |