John Armstrong, Dreaming Head 1938
© Tate
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Armstrong had a strong love of the countryside, which stemmed from a childhood spent in a small Sussex village. This manifested itself in his work through a meticulous depiction of flowers and leaves, seen prominently in this painting. Influenced by the Surrealist movement, he worked in a style that presented objects with great clarity along with a sense of mystery.
September 2004
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