Sir Terry Frost RA (1915–2003) was a prominent figure in post-war British abstract art. Based in Newlyn, Cornwall, Frost developed a highly distinctive visual language, marked by rhythmic form and bold colour. Drawing inspiration from the coastal light and landscape of West Cornwall, his work reflects a balance between structure and spontaneity.
Colours Down the Side combines acrylic, crayon, and collage in a vertical composition, characteristic of Frost’s exploration of colour relationships and spatial rhythm. The layering of media adds depth and texture to the surface, aligning with his continued interest in abstraction and sensory experience.
Origin: England
Period/Style: Mid-20th Century / St Ives School
Date: Undated
Material: Acrylic, crayon and collage on paper
Dimensions: 45.5cm height × 30.5cm width (framed: 60cm height × 44.5cm width)
Provenance:
Christie’s, London, Twentieth Century British Art, 28 April 1999, Lot 250
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Sir Terry Frost RA (1915–2003) was a prominent figure in post-war British abstract art. Based in Newlyn, Cornwall, Frost developed a highly distinctive visual language, marked by rhythmic form and bold colour. Drawing inspiration from the coastal light and landscape of West Cornwall, his work reflects a balance between structure and spontaneity.
Colours Down the Side combines acrylic, crayon, and collage in a vertical composition, characteristic of Frost’s exploration of colour relationships and spatial rhythm. The layering of media adds depth and texture to the surface, aligning with his continued interest in abstraction and sensory experience.
Origin: England
Period/Style: Mid-20th Century / St Ives School
Date: Undated
Material: Acrylic, crayon and collage on paper
Dimensions: 45.5cm height × 30.5cm width (framed: 60cm height × 44.5cm width)
Provenance:
Christie’s, London, Twentieth Century British Art, 28 April 1999, Lot 250
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