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Patrick Heron

1920–1999

Brushworks No. 4 : 1998-1999 1998–9
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Biography

Patrick Heron (30 January 1920 – 20 March 1999) was a British abstract and figurative artist, critic, writer, and polemicist, who lived in Zennor, Cornwall.

Heron was recognised as one of the leading painters of his generation. Influenced by Cézanne, Matisse, Braque and Bonnard, Heron made a significant contribution to the dissemination of modernist ideas of painting through his critical writing and primarily his art.

Heron's artworks are most noted for his exploration and use of colour and light. He is known for both his early figurative work and non-figurative works, which over the years looked to explore further the idea of making all areas of the painting of equal importance. His work was exhibited widely throughout his career and while he wrote regularly early in his career, notably for New Statesman and Arts New York, this continued periodically in later years.

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  • Patrick Heron Red and Yellow Image : 1958

    1958
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  • Patrick Heron Grey and Black Stripes : 1958

    1958
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  • Patrick Heron Blue and Black Stripes : 1958

    1958
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  • Patrick Heron Grey and Brown Stripes : 1958

    1958
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  • Patrick Heron Scarlet, Emerald, and Orange : July-September 1976

    1976
  • Patrick Heron January 9 : 1983 : II

    1983
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    Patrick Heron July 15 : 1986 : III

    1986
  • Patrick Heron Blue and Deep Violet with Orange, Brown and Green : April 1970

    1970
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