John Bratby

John Bratby

British · 1928–1992 · Painter

John Randall Bratby RA was an English painter who founded the kitchen sink realism style of art that was influential in the late 1950s. He made portraits of his family and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. John Bratby, UNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958, Oil on boardUNTITLED (FOR 'THE HORSE'S MOUTH'), 1958Lyon & Turnbull · £27,500≈ $35,987≈ €32,946Sign up to see
  2. John Bratby, White and Mauve Butterfly Irises, 1966, oil on canvasWhite and Mauve Butterfly Irises, 1966Lyon & Turnbull · £15,120≈ $17,471≈ €17,557Sign up to see
  3. John Bratby, Boats and David, oil on canvasBoats and DavidLyon & Turnbull · £8,190≈ $9,464≈ €9,510Sign up to see

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John Randall Bratby RA was an English painter who founded the kitchen sink realism style of art that was influential in the late 1950s. He made portraits of his family and celebrities. His works were seen in television and film. Bratby was also a writer.

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Born 1928, WimbledonDied 1992, HastingsOccupation PainterWikidata Q3809107 ↗ULAN 500001732 ↗

Also known as John Randall Bratby

Artist record compiled from: Wikidata (CC0), Getty ULAN (ODC-By), Art Institute of Chicago API (CC0). See data sources & attribution.

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