Seascape

"Seascape" is a charming example of Alfred Wallis's work, depicting a vivid Marina scene. An accomplished self-taught artist, Wallis began painting late in life at age 70, using household paint on scraps of cardboard. His style reflects Naïve art (primitivism), characterized by a raw, unrefined approach that captures the essence of port landscapes and shipping scenes. Despite limited commercial success, Wallis's authentic maritime imagery was championed by modern artists like Ben Nicholson, cementing his influence within a unique tradition of Naïve art painters.