Heart of the Dales

Details

Bill English (b. 1931)
Heart of the Dales
signed 'ENGLISH. W.G.' (on the reverse) and inscribed 'GIVEN TO: FREEDOM FROM HUNGER CAMPAIGN MARCH 1963' (on the canvas fold)
mixed media on canvas
40 x 49¾ in. (101.6 x 126.4 cm.)

Provenance

with Austin Hayes Gallery, York, 1963.
where purchased by Oliver Worsley.
Private collection.

Special notice

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Lot Essay

Bill English studied at the Royal Academy Schools from 1952-56, and at Leeds College of Art, 1956-57, where he was taught by Harry Thubron. This painting was executed while the artist was living near Harrogate and incorporates aspects of the Yorkshire countryside, such as sheep and bales of hay. These are represented by sacking in manner of influential Italian tachist artist, Alberto Burri. Between 1972 and 1988 English was Principal of the Norwich School of Art, and from 1973-76 he was Chairman of the Norfolk Contemporary Art Society. He is a trustee of the Chelsea Arts Club and a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.

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