Alfred 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. He achieved little commercial success, although his work was championed by progressive artists such as Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood.
Alfred Wallis | |
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The Hold House Port Mear Square Island Port Mear Beach, c. 1932, Tate Gallery | |
| Born | 18 August 1855 Devonport, Devon, England |
| Died | 29 August 1942 (aged 87) Madron workhouse, near Penzance, Cornwall, England |
| Resting place | Barnoon cemetery, St Ives 50.213445°N 5.484258°W |
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| Style | Naïve |
| Spouse | Susan Ward |
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