John Bratby
1928–1992 · British · 30 artworks
Kitchen Sink SchoolExpressionismSocial RealismThick impastoVibrant, often clashing colorsDepiction of mundane subjectsExpressive brushworkSocial commentary
artist bio
John Bratby was a British painter known for his raw and expressive style, often depicting everyday scenes with a focus on domestic life and social commentary. He was a key figure in the Kitchen Sink School, challenging traditional art subjects with his gritty realism.
what you'll learn
Studying Bratby's work allows students to explore expressive brushwork, the use of color to convey emotion, and the depiction of ordinary subjects in art. Students can also analyze how art can be used to reflect social realities and personal experiences.
30 artworks
Bill Gibb 1983
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The Bicycle Interior
1958
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Courtyard with Washing
1956
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The Right Honourable Michael Foot, MP
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Self Portrait with Cart
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Kitchen Interior
1956
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Jimmy Hill
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Swim Pool
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Mercedes – the Artist's Car
1972
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The Artist's Ten-Year-Old Son
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Elm Park Gardens, I
1959
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Self Portrait with Others
1959
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Washline, Little Bridge
1989
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Paul McCartney and Flowers
1967
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Mural Studio at the RCA
1954
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Taffy Roberts
1952
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Cyril Smith
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Red, Red
1990
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Venice Scene and Traghetto, Italy
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Richard Pasco (b.1926)
1977
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Still Life with Chip Frier
1954
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Raymond Williams (1921–1988)
1980
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Baby in a Pram in a Garden
1956
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Original Cast of the ITV Serial Drama 'Coronation Street'
1960
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Sir Arthur Bryan
1980
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Kitchen II
1966
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Dustbins in the Studio
1954
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Hardy Road in November, II
1963
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Window, Dartmouth Row, Blackheath
1956
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Bulldozing Away the Snow
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