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Alfred Wallis

1855–1942

Castle Book c.1941–2
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3 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Biography

Alfred Wallis (18 August 1855 – 29 August 1942) was a British artist and fisherman, 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.

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St Ives School Naive

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  • Schooner under the Moon

    Alfred Wallis
    ?c.1935–6
    On display at Tate St Ives part of Modern Art and St Ives
  • Voyage to Labrador

    Alfred Wallis
    ?c.1935–6
  • Houses at St Ives, Cornwall

    Alfred Wallis
    ?c.1928–1933
    On display at Tate St Ives part of Modern Art and St Ives
  • The Blue Ship

    Alfred Wallis
    ?c.1934
  • St Ives

    Alfred Wallis
    c.1928
    On display at Tate Britain part of Historic and Modern British Art
  • ‘The Hold House Port Mear Square Island Port Mear Beach’

    Alfred Wallis
    ?c.1932
  • Two-Masted Ship

    Alfred Wallis
    c.1928
  • String of Boats

    Alfred Wallis
    c.1928
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