Alfred Wallis
British fisherman and artist
Alfred Wallis was a British fisherman and artist known for his port landscapes and shipping scenes painted in a naïve style. Having no artistic training, he began painting at the age of 70, using household paint on scraps of cardboard. Wikipedia
Born: August 18, 1855, Devonport, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Died: August 29, 1942 (age 87 years), Madron, United Kingdom
Period: Naïve art
On view: Tate Britain
Place of burial: Barnoon Cemetery, St Ives, United Kingdom
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