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Toronto artist John Leonard has painted a pistol that is superreal - not the shimmering magic realism that portrays sentimental things like kids and b(...)

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Toronto artist John Leonard has painted a pistol that is superreal - not the shimmering magic realism that portrays sentimental things like kids and b(...)

Date12/22/1969

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Geo, Mario (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Toronto artist John Leonard has painted a pistol that is superreal - not the shimmering magic realism that portrays sentimental things like kids and barns. The realism of John Leonard is a tought new trend; in the 70s; says Star art critic Barry Lord; it will grow more powerful.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0103990F

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