Overview

Patrick Heron (1920–1999) was a British painter and writer celebrated for his vibrant explorations of colour and form. Born in Leeds, he spent much of his life in Cornwall, where the coastal light and landscape deeply influenced his work. Early in his career, Heron was inspired by artists like Cézanne, Matisse, and Braque, leading to a shift from figurative painting to abstraction. His compositions often feature bold, interlocking shapes and luminous colour fields, reflecting his belief in the expressive power of colour.
 

In 1956, Heron moved permanently to Eagles Nest in Zennor, Cornwall, marking a significant period of artistic development. There, he produced his renowned 'stripe' paintings and later, his 'wobbly hard-edge' works, characterized by dynamic forms and vibrant hues. Beyond painting, Heron was an influential art critic, contributing essays that championed modernist principles. His work was exhibited widely, including major retrospectives at Tate Britain and the Barbican Art Gallery.

 

Heron's contributions to art extended to design, notably creating a stained-glass window for Tate St Ives. His paintings are held in prominent collections such as the Tate, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Through his innovative use of colour and form, Heron remains a pivotal figure in post-war British art.

Works
  • Patrick Heron, Night Violet, 1980
    Patrick Heron
    Night Violet, 1980
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  • Patrick Heron, Violet Diagonal, 1978
    Patrick Heron
    Violet Diagonal, 1978
    Framed
    £2,950.00
  • Patrick Heron, Yellow Diagonal, 1978
    Patrick Heron
    Yellow Diagonal, 1978
    Framed
    £2,690.00
  • Patrick Heron, Red in Umber with Orange and Ice-Green , 1977
    Patrick Heron
    Red in Umber with Orange and Ice-Green , 1977
    Framed
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  • Patrick Heron, Blue with Lime, Umber, Dull Red and Orange in Violet, 1976
    Patrick Heron
    Blue with Lime, Umber, Dull Red and Orange in Violet, 1976
    Framed
    £2,690.00
  • Patrick Heron, First Vertical Screenprint, 1976
    Patrick Heron
    First Vertical Screenprint, 1976
    Framed
    £2,950.00
  • Patrick Heron, Katherine Christmas, 1976
    Patrick Heron
    Katherine Christmas, 1976
    Framed
    £2,090.00
  • Patrick Heron, Lime and Yellows in Orange, 1976
    Patrick Heron
    Lime and Yellows in Orange, 1976
    Framed
    £2,500.00
  • Patrick Heron, Second Vertical Screenprint, 1976
    Patrick Heron
    Second Vertical Screenprint, 1976
    Framed
    £3,140.00
  • Patrick Heron, Susanna Christmas, 1976
    Patrick Heron
    Susanna Christmas, 1976
    Framed
    £2,090.00
  • Patrick Heron, Two Greens with Violet and Blue, 1976
    Patrick Heron
    Two Greens with Violet and Blue, 1976
    Framed
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  • Patrick Heron, Mini February V, 1974
    Patrick Heron
    Mini February V, 1974
    Framed
    £2,500.00
  • Patrick Heron, Mini January VIII, 1974
    Patrick Heron
    Mini January VIII, 1974
    Framed
    £2,500.00
  • Patrick Heron, Mini Mini, 1972
    Patrick Heron
    Mini Mini, 1972
    Framed
    £2,390.00
  • Patrick Heron, Eight including Ultramarine, 1971
    Patrick Heron
    Eight including Ultramarine, 1971
    Framed
    Sold
  • Patrick Heron, Four Blues, Two Discs, 1970
    Patrick Heron
    Four Blues, Two Discs, 1970
    Framed
    Sold
  • Patrick Heron, June Mini 5, 1968
    Patrick Heron
    June Mini 5, 1968
    Framed
    £2,690.00
  • Patrick Heron, Small Horizon with Orange, Lime, Lemon and Cherry, 1957
    Patrick Heron
    Small Horizon with Orange, Lime, Lemon and Cherry, 1957
    Framed
    £3,140.00
  • Patrick Heron, Vertical Light , 1957
    Patrick Heron
    Vertical Light , 1957
    Framed
    Sold
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