Henry Cliffe

Henry Cliffe (1919-1983) Blue Standing Figure abstract etching

Mid 20th Century

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To see our other Modern British Art and works by Henry Cliffe, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message if you cannot find the artist you want. Henry Cliffe (1919-1983) Two Standing Nudes Etching 27x25cm Mid 20th Century Henry Cliffe was born in Scarborough, Yorkshire in 1919. After studying at the Bath Academy of Art he opened up a lithography studio in the city, where he designed surreal forms until his retirement in 1981. Cliffe's work was exhibited internationally to wide acclaim. In 1954 and 1960, he was one of five artists shown in the British Pavilion at Venice Biennale and in the same year he won first purchase...

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