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Graham Vivian Sutherland

1940

Green Tree Form

This artwork exemplifies Sutherland's signature style, merging English landscape painting traditions with European avant-garde influences like Surrealism. Notable exhibitions include Tate Britain and the National Gallery, showcasing his enduring contribution to British Modern art.

Walter Richard Sickert

1923

Cicely Hey

Walter Sickert’s ‘Cicely Hey’ captures a moment of intense emotion in this expressive oil painting. Explore its Symbolist/Expressionist style, impasto texture & poignant subject matter.

Paul Nash

1945

Eclipse Of The Sunflower

This artwork embodies Nash’s signature blend of modernist techniques with traditional landscape painting, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation amidst a desolate scene. Its inclusion in the British Council Collection underscores its significance as a testament to artistic vision and enduring beauty.

Graham Vivian Sutherland

1946

Thorn Tree

Discover 'Thorn Tree' by Graham Sutherland – a captivating oil painting of a windswept tree and birds, showcasing surreal landscapes & evocative nature scenes from 1946.

Peter Doig

1991

Hill Houses

Peter Doig’s ‘Hill Houses’ (1991) captures a serene yet haunting rural landscape—a memory, a dream, and a testament to the artist's evocative style. Explore this captivating oil painting.

Robert Colquhoun

1947

The Students

This evocative painting by Robert Colquhoun depicts two figures seated at a table, bathed in natural light. Featuring a detailed depiction of the room's interior, including a clock and chairs, it exemplifies Colquhoun’s signature expressionist style.

Paul Ayshford Methuen

1940

London By Midnight, Primrose Hill

Paul Ayshford Methuen's "London by Midnight" captures a vibrant nighttime scene of Primrose Hill, London, with stunning star-filled skies and illuminated buildings – a captivating view.

Robert Colquhoun

1947

Woman In A Blue Hat

This striking oil painting portrays a woman adorned in a blue hat, set against a vibrant yellow wall. The artist's meticulous attention to detail conveys emotion and captures the essence of British Expressionism.

Prunella Clough

1949

Greenhouse In Winter

Discover Prunella Clough’s ‘Greenhouse in Winter’ – a captivating 1949 oil painting showcasing abstract still life & serene winter landscapes. Explore its unique style & timeless beauty.

Victor Pasmore

1947

Suburban Gardens

Admire Victor Pasmore’s ‘Suburban Gardens’ (1947). This oil painting captures rural tranquility with bold colors & geometric shapes. Hand-painted reproductions available.

Lawrence Gowing

1944

Still Life Flowers

Lawrence Gowing Admire Lawrence Gowing’s ‘Still Life Flowers,’ a beautifully rendered depiction of daisies and carnations bathed in warm brown hues. Explore the legacy of British art educator Sir Lawrence Burnett Gowing.

Robert Colquhoun

1948

Woman With A Circus Goat

Paul Nash

1928

The Diving Stage

Paul Nash's 'The Diving Stage' (1928) is a haunting modernist landscape—a stark, solitary diving platform against an ambiguous backdrop evoking isolation and anticipation. Explore its symbolic depth.

Trevor Sutton

1992

Teigngrance Ii

Ben Nicholson Om

1926

1926 (still Life With Fruit – Version 2)

Ben Nicholson's '1926 (Still Life with Fruit)' captures stillness through simplified forms and bold outlines. Explore the interplay of color, texture, and geometric abstraction in this iconic work by a British modern master.

Paul Nash

1938

Druid Landscape

Discover 'Druid Landscape' by Paul Nash (1938). A surrealist masterpiece blending mythology, British landscapes & modernism. Explore its mystical symbolism and artistic inspiration.

Robert Colquhoun

1945

Weaving Army Cloth

Explore Robert Colquhoun's "Weaving Army Cloth," an evocative oil painting capturing the quiet dedication of textile workers during WWII, showcased in the British Council Collection.

Ian Davenport

1990

Untitled Grey Ii

Ian Davenport's 'Untitled Grey II' is a mesmerizing abstract drip painting—a study in controlled chaos and subtle monochrome tones, evoking introspection and movement through layered vertical lines.

Craigie Ronald John Aitchison

1998

Portrait Of Chris Ogidih

Explore Craigie Aitchison’s ‘Portrait of Chris Ogidih’ – a striking 1998 acrylic on canvas portrait featuring bold brushwork, vibrant red, and a powerful depiction of Black identity.

John Keith Vaughan

1959

Water, Trees And Figures Ii

Mark Wallinger

1993

Brown's (mr G. A. Brown)

A striking blue sports coat with a vibrant pink lining captures the eye in this detailed 1993 painting by Mark Wallinger, offering a unique opportunity to bring contemporary conceptual art into your private collection.

Paul Nash

1934

Landscape Of The Megaliths

Explore Paul Nash's evocative 'Landscape of the Megaliths,' a striking abstract depiction of megalithic structures rendered in oil on canvas. Part of the British Council Collection, this masterpiece embodies modernist influences and captures timeless landscapes.

Tomma Abts

2005

Veeke

Explore Tomma Abts' 'Veeke,' a captivating acrylic painting from 2005. This abstract work features layered triangles in vibrant yellows, oranges, and greens, part of the British Council Collection. Discover its geometric beauty!

Sonia Boyce

1990

Pillowcase

Explore 'Pillowcase' by Sonia Boyce – a vibrant textile collage blending fragmented narratives & diverse fabrics. A unique assemblage reflecting Black womanhood & identity.

Graham Vivian Sutherland

Walter Richard Sickert

Paul Nash

Graham Vivian Sutherland

Peter Doig

Robert Colquhoun

Paul Ayshford Methuen

Robert Colquhoun

Prunella Clough

Victor Pasmore

Lawrence Gowing

Robert Colquhoun

Paul Nash

Trevor Sutton

Ben Nicholson Om

Paul Nash

Robert Colquhoun

Ian Davenport

Craigie Ronald John Aitchison

John Keith Vaughan

Mark Wallinger

Paul Nash

Tomma Abts

Sonia Boyce

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