Alfred Wallis
English fisherman and artist (1855-1942) · United Kingdom · On the map · Artists · Died at 87
Alfred Wallis was a British artist and marine stores dealer. He began painting at the age of 70, in 1925, using household paint on scraps of cardboard. Having lived by the sea all his life, and no artistic training, he painted port landscapes and shipping scenes in a naïve style.
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About this person
He achieved little commercial success, although his work was championed by progressive artists such as Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1855 to 1942 · aged 87
