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About Albert Irvin

British · 1922–2015 · Abstract Expressionism

British[1] abstract painter who turned to pure abstraction in the 1950s and maintained vivid, large-scale work until his death at 92.

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Albert Irvin's works are held in 11 museums worldwide, including Tate, Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, and Government Art Collection.

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11 museums

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who was Albert Irvin?
    Albert Irvin was a painter born in South London in 1922[1]. He trained at Northampton School of Art and Goldsmiths College, and he taught at Goldsmiths from 1962[1] to 1983.
  • What is Albert Irvin known for?
    Albert Irvin is known for his large, energetic, and saturated canvases. His paintings feature colour stacked against colour, taking inspiration from Turner and Matisse, as well as post-war American art.
  • What was Albert Irvin's art style?
    In the 1950s, exposure to New York Abstract Expressionism[1] led Albert Irvin to abandon still-life painting and move towards pure abstraction. By 1959[1], this transition was complete, resulting in his mature style.

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Where to See guide aggregates verified holdings of Albert Irvin's works across the following collections.

  1. [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Albert Irvin Used for: biography.
  2. [2] book Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author, Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author - The Art Book_ New Edition, Mini Format Used for: biography.
  3. [3] book guggenheim-guhe00solo Used for: biography.
  4. [4] book guggenheim-refigur00kren Used for: biography.

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