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Sir Terry Frost Paintings

British, 1915-2003
Sir Terry Frost (13 October 1915 – 1 September 2003) was an English painter best known for his geometric abstractions. Overlapping half-circles, rectangles, and squares of bright colors, the artist’s work conveyed his enthusiasm for perceptual phenomena. Born on October 13, 1915, in Leamington Spa, United Kingdom, he served in World War II where he was captured by the Nazi’s as a prisoner of war. While in captivity at the Stalag 383 prison camp, he met fellow English painter Adrian Heath. Upon his return to England, and spurred by the art-related conversations he had with Heath, Frost attended the Camberwell School of Art. In school, he studied under the renowned painters Ben Nicholson and William Coldstream. Later, as his painting career progressed, he began teaching at institutions such as the University of Leeds and the University of Reading. Frost died on September 1, 2003 in Hayle, United Kingdom. Today, the artist’s works are in the collections of the Tate Gallery in London, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh.
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Artist: Sir Terry Frost
Two Nudes

Two Nudes

By Sir Terry Frost

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Sir Terence Frost RA (1915-2003) was a British abstract artist, born in Warwickshire, who worked in Cornwall. Frost became a leading figure of abstract art and attended St Ives Schoo...

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20th Century Abstract Sir Terry Frost Paintings

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Sir Terry Frost RA: 'Untitled Landscape' oil on canvas 1991 painting

Sir Terry Frost RA: 'Untitled Landscape' oil on canvas 1991 painting

By Sir Terry Frost

Located in London, GB

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1990s Abstract Sir Terry Frost Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Sir Terry Frost, 'Ragatta', pencil and gouache, signed, British
Sir Terry Frost, 'Ragatta', pencil and gouache, signed, British

Sir Terry Frost, 'Ragatta', pencil and gouache, signed, British

By Sir Terry Frost

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Terry Frost was one of the leading figures of post-war British abstraction, celebrated for his vibrant colour, dynamic forms, and deeply intuitive approach to composition. Associated...

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20th Century Abstract Sir Terry Frost Paintings

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Sir Terry Frost abstract painting, pastel colours, British Cornish school
Sir Terry Frost abstract painting, pastel colours, British Cornish school

Sir Terry Frost abstract painting, pastel colours, British Cornish school

By Sir Terry Frost

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Sir Terry Frost RA (British, 1915 – 2003) Newlyn Rhythms Oil on canvas Signed and dated ’82 83 88’ (on the reverse) 29.1/4 x 29.1/8 in. (74.4 x 74.2 cm.) (including frame) This beau...

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Sir Terry Frost Paintings

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Canvas, Oil

Terry Frost 'Bottle and Statue' oil painting abstract still life interior
Terry Frost 'Bottle and Statue' oil painting abstract still life interior

Terry Frost 'Bottle and Statue' oil painting abstract still life interior

By Sir Terry Frost

Located in London, GB

Sir Terry Frost (1915-2003) Bottle and Statue Oil on board 38 x 46cm A distinctive still life featuring bottle, statue, and drapery. Terry Frost was a prominent British abstract artist. Frost is most noted for his simplistic abstract forms and unusual colour; he worked alongside the St Ives group...

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1940s Sir Terry Frost Paintings

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Circle Composition Abstract
Circle Composition Abstract

Circle Composition Abstract

By Sir Terry Frost

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A vibrant and fun work by the celebrated and beloved Sir Terry Frost - British artist. Framed in clean and contemporary white matting and lacquered frame this is an attention gettin...

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1960s Abstract Sir Terry Frost Paintings

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British painter, born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, one of the leading artists of the *St Ives School. He attended evening classes in art when he was sixteen, but then worked at various jobs, mainly concerned with electricity and radio, and did not take up painting until 1943, when he was a prisoner of war in Germany. His fellow prisoner Adrian *Heath encouraged him. After the war Frost studied at St Ives School of Art (1946) under its founder Leonard Fuller (1891–1973), then at Camberwell School of Art (1947–50) under *Coldstream and *Pasmore (whom he described as ‘my god’). In 1951 he worked as assistant to Barbara *Hepworth. His early work was in the sober realistic tradition of the *Euston Road School, but he soon turned to abstraction. His work remained based on observations of nature, however, often the harbour at St Ives where he spent a great deal of time up until 1963. Blue Movement (1953, Vancouver Art Gallery) is an attempt to render in abstract terms the effect of the rise and fall of boats in a harbour on a twilit evening. Characteristically he used patterns of interlinked shapes—strongly outlined but avoiding geometrical regularity. Frost taught at Bath Academy of Art, 1952–4, Leeds College of Art, 1956–9, and Reading University, 1965–81. He was appointed professor at Reading in 1977 and became emeritus professor on his retirement. He was knighted in 1998. His son Anthony Frost (1951– ) is also an abstract painter of the St Ives School. Further Reading C. Stephens, Terry Frost (2000) ‘Sir Terry Frost’, obituary, The Times (3 September 2003) Text source: A Dictionary of Modern and Contemporary Art (Oxford University Press) Sir Terry Frost Collage Painting...

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Find a wide variety of authentic Sir Terry Frost paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of paintings to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Sir Terry Frost in paint, oil paint, canvas and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the abstract style. Not every interior allows for large Sir Terry Frost paintings, so small editions measuring 19 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Trevor Bell, Allan Storer, and Gabriel Godard. Sir Terry Frost paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $8,399 and tops out at $10,575, while the average work can sell for $9,800.