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Bernard Myers Art

British, 1925-2007
Bernard Myers (1925–2007) Bernard Myers was a distinguished British artist, teacher, designer and writer whose work spans a remarkable breadth of media and style. Born in 1925, Myers studied first at St Martin’s School of Art (1947 – 49), then Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts (1949 – 51), and finally at the Royal College of Art (1951 – 54), where he was a contemporary of John Bratby, Frank Auerbach and Leon Kossoff. His early career was shaped by abstraction: influenced by astronomical diagrams and optical patterns, he taught himself to deploy colour in increasingly expressive and structured ways. After extensive travel through India and the Middle East, he drew upon the rich visual traditions he encountered; Islamic tilework, textiles, Indian and Tibetan painting, to refine his approach. Over time, he gradually moved toward realism, applying his precise technique in both oils and pastels. Myers is perhaps best known for his luminous pastel still lifes, though his repertoire also includes townscapes, skyscapes, and waterscapes. His still lifes, frequently composed of fruit, flowers or studio objects, demonstrate his compositional balance, attention to light and form, and a highly tactile application of colour. In his own words, he applied pastel “carefully and slowly … in distinct patches and layers,” a method born out of necessity when he lacked long, uninterrupted studio time. In addition to his studio practice, Myers was deeply committed to education. He taught at the Royal College of Art from 1961 to 1980, and his clarity and pragmatism as a teacher earned him respect among students and colleagues alike. In 1968 and 1971 he was a Visiting Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology (New Delhi), where he lectured on design, social responsibility and the pedagogy of art in technological contexts. Later, he became the first Professor of Design Education at the RCA (1979), and subsequently held the Chair of Design Technology at Brunel University. In 1974, Myers moved to a studio at St Peter’s Wharf, Hammersmith, purpose-built and overlooking the River Thames. There he spent his later years, painting the ever-changing qualities of light on water, sky and cityscape. Myers remained prolific even after suffering strokes; he continued working from his studio until shortly before his death in 2007. Alongside his art practice, he was a committed author. He wrote books on Goya, art history, and sculpture, co-edited The Macmillan Encyclopaedia of Art (1979), and contributed to publications such as The Artist and Artists & Illustrators. His work was exhibited widely in his lifetime, including one-man shows at the New Art Centre (from 1969) and New Grafton Gallery, among others. He is represented in public and private collections, including the Arts Council.
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Artist: Bernard Myers
Modern British oil study of Dahlias and fruit by Bernard Myers
Modern British oil study of Dahlias and fruit by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British oil study of Dahlias and fruit by Bernard Myers

$3,013

Modern British oil study of Dahlias and fruit by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Dahlias and fruit oil on paper signed with initials ‘B. M’ (lower left) 24 x 31.3/4 in. (61 x 80.7 cm.) (including frame) From the estate of Bern...

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20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

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Paper, Oil

Bernard Myers pastel on paper 'Blue Hydrangeas', British 20th Century still life
Bernard Myers pastel on paper 'Blue Hydrangeas', British 20th Century still life

Bernard MyersBernard Myers pastel on paper 'Blue Hydrangeas', British 20th Century still life

$2,739

Bernard Myers pastel on paper 'Blue Hydrangeas', British 20th Century still life

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

A beautifully observed pastel still life, Blue Hydrangeas exemplifies Bernard Myers’ refined command of colour and light. Signed B Myers lower right, the work reflects the artist’s m...

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20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

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Paper, Pastel

Bernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, Herculaneum
Bernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, Herculaneum

Bernard MyersBernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, Herculaneum, Unknown

$620

Bernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, Herculaneum

By Bernard Myers

Located in Corsham, GB

A sensitive landscape in oil by the artist Bernard Myers (1925-2007). Signed with initials to the lower right. Titled verso. On paper.

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21st Century and Contemporary Bernard Myers Art

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Oil

Modern British oil on canvas of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers
Modern British oil on canvas of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British oil on canvas of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers

$3,013

Modern British oil on canvas of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Sunflowers oil on canvas signed ‘B. Myers’ (on the reverse 19.7/8 x 23.7/8 in. (50.7 x 60.7 cm.) From the estate of Bernard Myers Bernard Myers ...

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20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

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Oil, Canvas

Modern British oil on canvas of the warship HMS Belfast by Bernard Myers
Modern British oil on canvas of the warship HMS Belfast by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British oil on canvas of the warship HMS Belfast by Bernard Myers

$1,643

Modern British oil on canvas of the warship HMS Belfast by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925–2007) HMS Belfast Oil on canvas 30 x 39.75 in. (76.2 x 101 cm) Provenance: From the estate of the artist A luminous and contemplative painting by Britis...

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20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

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Canvas, Oil

Modern British pastel study of Red Peonies by Bernard Myers
Modern British pastel study of Red Peonies by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British pastel study of Red Peonies by Bernard Myers

$3,013

Modern British pastel study of Red Peonies by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Red Peonies Pastel on paper Signed ‘B. Myers’ (lower left) 24 x 31.3/4 in. (61 x 80.7 cm.) (including frame) From the estate of Bernard Myers Be...

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20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

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Paper, Pastel

Modern British oil on canvas of Tower Bridge, London by Bernard Myers
Modern British oil on canvas of Tower Bridge, London by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British oil on canvas of Tower Bridge, London by Bernard Myers

$1,643

Modern British oil on canvas of Tower Bridge, London by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925–2007) Tower Bridge Oil on canvas 23.75 x 29.875 in. (60.5 x 75.8 cm) Provenance: From the estate of the artist In Tower Bridge, Bernard Myers offers a n...

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20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Modern British oil study of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers
Modern British oil study of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British oil study of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers

$3,013

Modern British oil study of Sunflowers on Pink by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Sunflowers on pink oil on paper signed with initials ‘B. M’ (lower right) 24 x 31.3/4 in. (61 x 80.7 cm.) (including frame) From the estate of Be...

Category

20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

Materials

Paper, Oil

Bernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, San Marco Interior
Bernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, San Marco Interior

Bernard MyersBernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, San Marco Interior, Unknown

$620

Bernard Myers (1925-2007) - Contemporary Oil, San Marco Interior

By Bernard Myers

Located in Corsham, GB

A sensitive architectural study in oil by the artist Bernard Myers (1925-2007). Signed and titled verso. Also signed with initials to the lower right. On paper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Bernard Myers Art

Materials

Oil

Modern British oil on canvas of Tower of London, by Bernard Myers
Modern British oil on canvas of Tower of London, by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British oil on canvas of Tower of London, by Bernard Myers

$1,643

Modern British oil on canvas of Tower of London, by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925–2007) Tower of London Oil on paper Signed ‘B. Myers’ (lower left) 24 x 31.75 in. (61 x 80.7 cm), including frame Provenance: From the estate of the artis...

Category

20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

Materials

Oil, Paper

Modern British pastel study of hydrangeas and fruit still life by Bernard Myers
Modern British pastel study of hydrangeas and fruit still life by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British pastel study of hydrangeas and fruit still life by Bernard Myers

$3,013

Modern British pastel study of hydrangeas and fruit still life by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Still life with HyDrangeas and Fruit Pastel on paper Signed ‘B. Myers’ (lower right) 24 x 31.3/4 in. (61 x 80.7 cm.) (including frame) From the e...

Category

20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel

Modern British pastel study of flowers with oranges and pears by Bernard Myers
Modern British pastel study of flowers with oranges and pears by Bernard Myers

Bernard MyersModern British pastel study of flowers with oranges and pears by Bernard Myers

$3,013

Modern British pastel study of flowers with oranges and pears by Bernard Myers

By Bernard Myers

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Bernard Myers (British, 1925 – 2007) Study of flowers with oranges and pears pastel on paper Signed ‘B. Myers’ (lower right) 24 x 31.3/4 in. (61 x 80.7 cm.) (including frame) From th...

Category

20th Century Modern Bernard Myers Art

Materials

Paper, Pastel

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Find a wide variety of authentic Bernard Myers art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bernard Myers in paper, crayon, pastel and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Bernard Myers art, so small editions measuring 27 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Harper, Corinne Natel, and Harriet Holden Nash. Bernard Myers art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,389 and tops out at $3,232, while the average work can sell for $2,704.

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