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What was the trend in Alfred Leslie's work around the 1960s?

  • More abstract

  • More colorful

  • More realistic

  • More gloomy

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Around the 1960s, Alfred Leslie's work underwent a significant transformation, characterized by a shift towards a more realistic style. This transition marked a departure from his previous abstract expressionist approach and was influenced by his fascination with the work of Caravaggio and other Baroque masters. Leslie aimed to create a sense of heightened realism by employing meticulous techniques and incorporating references to classical art and literature in his paintings.
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