Alfred Wallis
Alfred Wallis | |
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The Hold House Port Mear Square Island Port Mear Beach, c. 1932, Tate Gallery | |
| Born | 8 August 1855 |
| Died | 29 August 1942 (aged 87) |
| Resting place | Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives 50°12′48″N 5°29′03″W / 50.213445°N 5.484258°W |
| Occupations | |
| Style | Naïve |
| Spouse | Susan Ward |
Alfred Wallis (8 August 1855 – 29 August 1942) 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. He achieved little commercial success, although his work was championed by progressive artists such as Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood.