1960, 4x8', 122x244cm, oil on masonite, private collection, (600200048),
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A most cherished survivor of Bloore's “Great Elimination” this splendid large panel done in 1960 or ’61, stayed with the painter from studio to studio throughout his life and was never shown until the Tribute at the Royal Ontario Museum shortly after his death where it made a considerable splash. During her speech the former Governor General voiced a typical response:
“When the white paintings came out [in 1964] I was just knocked out by them. Although when I saw, tonight coming in, that red painting: I have to say I would like to walk right out with it now! I really think that red painting is something else.” - Adrienne Clarkson
1960, 4x4', 122x122cm, oil on masonite, McLaughlin Gallery, (600130044)
1960, Mandala, 57x57cm, oil on masonite, private collection, (600162222)
1961, 61x122cm, oil on masonite, private collection, (610020042)
1961, Yellow Green Painting, 122x198cm, oil on masonite, Agnes Etherington Art Centre
(610030074), showed at
here&now 62,
tate 64,
dcg 65 and
nwod 90
1961, Sign No.5, 122x198cm, oil on masonite, private collection, (610050047)
1961, White Cross No.2, 61x122cm, oil on masonite, private collection, (610060024)
1960, 46x122cm, oil on masonite, private collection, (610071848)
December 1961, Sign, 65x150cm, oil on masonite, private collection, (610201200)
December 1961, White Large Sign, 122x198cm, oil on masonite, (610211247)
