Alfred Wallis was a British artist and marine stores dealer. He began painting at the age of 70, in 1925, using household paint on scraps of cardboard. Having lived by the sea all his life, and no artistic training, he painted port landscapes and shipping scenes in a naïve style. He achieved little commercial success, although his work was championed by progressive artists such as Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood.
Alfred Wallis, English painter and illustrator (died 1942)
On August 18, in the year 1855, Alfred Wallis, English painter and illustrator (died 1942). This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of August 18, one of 398 recorded events on this date across all of history.
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- This event took place on August 18, 1855 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 18 July 2026.
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