Alfred Wallis
1855–1942 · British · 15 artworks
Naïve Art (Primitivism)Memory-based compositionSimplified formsUse of found materials (cardboard)Limited color palettesDistorted perspective
artist bio
Alfred Wallis was a Cornish fisherman and self-taught artist known for his primitive, yet evocative paintings of ships and seascapes. His work, discovered late in his life, captured the attention of prominent British artists and became a significant contribution to the Naïve art movement.
what you'll learn
Studying Wallis's work allows students to explore the power of simplified forms, memory, and personal experience in artmaking. Students can learn about creating art with limited resources and embracing a unique, untrained perspective.
related: Henri Rousseau
15 artworks
Gibraltar
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Saltash
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Penzance Harbour Entrance
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Ravine with Estuary. Bristol Channel and Suspension Bridge
1938
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Sailing Ship and Orchard 1937
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Low Water
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Three-Masted Ship near Lighthouse
1930
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Voyage to Labrador
1936
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Three-Masted Barque with Three Small Ships
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Ship in Rough Sea
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Shoreline
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Ravine with Estuary (Bristol Channel and Suspension Bridge)
1938
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Houses at St Ives, Cornwall
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Landscape with Two Large Trees and Houses
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Schooner Approaching a Harbour
1930
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