Peter Lanyon
(1918-1964), Painter and sculptor(George) Peter Lanyon
Sitter in 6 portraits
Born in St Ives, Peter Lanyon trained at the Penzance School of Art, and briefly attended the Euston Road School. His work was highly influenced by Ben Nicholson, Barbara Hepworth and the Russian constructivist sculptor Naum Gabo, with whom he established a close friendship. During the 1950s he was a leading figure in the St Ives group of artists, establishing his international reputation with a solo exhibition in New York in 1957.
William Gear; Louis Le Brocquy; Peter Lanyon
by Elsbeth R. Juda
modern print, 1950s
NPG x136296
by Gilbert Adams
cream-toned bromide print on card mount, 1955-1956
NPG x131921
Peter Lanyon with his daughter Anna Mary Lanyon
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1961
NPG x132978
Peter Lanyon with his daughter Anna Mary Lanyon
by Ida Kar
2 1/4 inch square film negative, 1961
NPG x134159
by Ida Kar
vintage bromide print, 1961
NPG x127279
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