Colin David (December 1937 – 25 February 2008) (کولن ڈیوڈ)[1] was one of Pakistan's most popular painter-artists of the 1970s.[2] He was mostly famous for his figurative nudes.[3]
Colin David | |
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Born | December 1937 |
Died | 25 February 2008 Lahore, Pakistan | (aged 70)
Nationality | Pakistani |
Occupation | Painter (artist) |
Awards | Pride of Performance Award by the President of Pakistan (1995) |
Colin David was born in Karachi, British India in December, 1937.[1][3] He started studying art in the Fine Arts Department of Punjab University, Lahore in 1956.[1] In 1961, he graduated with a master's degree in Fine Arts.[1][3] He went on to study at the Slade School of Art, London where he was guided by Sir William Coldstream.[1][3]
Colin David returned to Pakistan in 1962 and rejoined the faculty of the Punjab University, Lahore and taught there until 1964.[1] He was known to his friends as a friendly, thoroughly professional and encouraging teacher.[3]
Colin David also taught at the National College of Arts, Lahore for over two decades.[2][1]
His paintings are displayed at the Clifton Art Gallery, Karachi, Pakistan Arts Council, Lahore, National Art Gallery, Pakistan and National Arts Gallery, Jordan.[3]
Colin David died on 25 February 2008 at Lahore, Pakistan.[4][3]