Patrick Caulfield U.K., 1936-2005
Sue Ware Jar, 1990
Screenprint on paper
Signed by the artist, lower right on recto
Signed by the artist, lower right on recto
Sheet: 107.2 x 81.1 cm
Image: 79.4 × 53.3 cm
Image: 79.4 × 53.3 cm
© The Estate of Patrick Caulfield
Patrick Caulfield was a prominent British painter and printmaker renowned for his distinctive graphic aesthetic, synthesising pop art elements with traditional still life and domestic interiors. Born in 1936, Caulfield’s...
Patrick Caulfield was a prominent British painter and printmaker renowned for his distinctive graphic aesthetic, synthesising pop art elements with traditional still life and domestic interiors. Born in 1936, Caulfield’s oeuvre is characterised by applying flat, saturated colours and crisp outlines, establishing a pronounced sense of simplicity and clarity. His works often present quotidian objects rendered with detachment, prompting viewers to reconsider the familiar from an altered perspective.
Caulfield's innovative approach to composition and spatial relationships positions him as a pivotal figure in Modern British art. His ability to intertwine modernist principles with a classical sensibility reflects a nuanced understanding of art history, making his contributions significant within the discourse of 20th-century visual culture. His observation of form and colour highlights the interactions of objects within a given space and invites discourse on the nature of perception itself.
Caulfield's innovative approach to composition and spatial relationships positions him as a pivotal figure in Modern British art. His ability to intertwine modernist principles with a classical sensibility reflects a nuanced understanding of art history, making his contributions significant within the discourse of 20th-century visual culture. His observation of form and colour highlights the interactions of objects within a given space and invites discourse on the nature of perception itself.