Alfred Wallis
English painter (1855–1942) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the British biologist, see Alfred Wallace. For the Australian trade unionist, see Alf Wallis.
Alfred Wallis (18 August 1855 – 29 August 1942) was a British fisherman and artist known for his port landscapes and shipping scenes painted in a naïve style. Having no artistic training, he began painting at the age of 70, using household paint on scraps of cardboard.[1] He achieved little commercial success, although his work was championed by progressive artists such as Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood.
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Born | (1855-08-18)18 August 1855 Devonport, Devon, England |
Died | 29 August 1942(1942-08-29) (aged 87) |
Resting place | Barnoon cemetery, St Ives 50.213445°N 5.484258°W / 50.213445; -5.484258 |
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Style | Naïve |
Spouse | Susan Ward |
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