Man in a Garden
About this artwork
A contemporary and friend of Graham Sutherland, Craxton shared a studio with Lucian Freud between 1942 and 1944. His early work consisted of neo-romantic landscapes, but after travelling in Europe, his work became more structured, reflecting his interest in Cubism. In this work on paper, the brooding face of the man and the menacing plant forms bring a psychological intensity to this scene. This marks a departure from his earlier works which were inspired by Samuel Palmer and William Blake.
Updated before 2020
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artist:John Craxton (1922 - 2009) English
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title:Man in a Garden
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date created:Dated 1942
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materials:Pen and wash on paper
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measurements:44.40 x 54.50 cm
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object type:
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credit line:Purchased 1987
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accession number:GMA 3307
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John Craxton
John Craxton
John Craxton was born in London. He studied in Paris in 1939 and then in London until 1942. A friend of Graham Sutherland, Craxton also shared a studio with Lucian Freud from 1942 to 1944. Craxton's early work consisted of neo-romantic landscapes, but after travelling in Europe from 1946 to 1947,...
