Leon Underwood
1890–1975 · British · 11 artworks
ExpressionismSurrealismRealismNaïve Art (Primitivism)Wood engravingDirect carving in sculptureExploration of psychological themesUse of simplified formsJuxtaposition of modern and primitive motifs
artist bio
Leon Underwood was a British artist known for his diverse artistic practice encompassing sculpture, painting, and printmaking. He explored themes of modernity, primitivism, and the human condition, and he was also an influential teacher.
what you'll learn
Studying Underwood's work allows students to explore the synthesis of modern and primitive art styles, and to understand how an artist can work across multiple genres. Students can also learn about the importance of draftsmanship and the expressive potential of different media.
related: Henri Rousseau, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
11 artworks
Host of the 4th Dimension (Red Angel)
1927
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The Ember (Italian Immigrant)
1926
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Erecting a Camouflage Tree
1919
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Casement to Infinity
1930
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The Fireside
1919
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Charles Ashdown
1922
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Still Life
1930
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Banana Launch
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Path and Gate in a Landscape
1922
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Noel Harry Leaver (1889–1951)
1911
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Slash and Burn
1950
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