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Alfred Wallis Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Alfred Wallis our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Alfred Wallis · 1855 – 1942

St Ives by Alfred Wallis

1928 · Tate Britain, London · original 38 x 25 cm

Alfred Wallis’ ‘St Ives’ captures Cornish coastal life in a naive, expressive style. A unique folk art treasure featuring boats & houses on cardboard – a captivating 1928 painting.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #1: St Ives
Art Movement
Naive Painting
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 1 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Land, Fish and Motor Vessel

1937 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 38 x 37 cm

Alfred Wallis’ ‘Land, Fish & Motor Vessel’ – a captivating 1937 oil painting of coastal life in an impressionistic style. Explore this serene seascape's unique charm.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #2: Land, Fish and Motor Vessel
Art Movement
Impressionism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 2 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Sailing Ship and Orchard by Alfred Wallis, 1937

1937 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 22 x 21 cm

Alfred Wallis’s Impressionistic watercolor captures a tranquil Cornish orchard scene featuring a majestic sailing ship—a testament to his meticulous observation and enduring fascination with the sea's beauty. Explore this evocative piece and bring coastal serenity into your home.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #3: Sailing Ship and Orchard
Art Movement
Impressionistic Watercolor
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 3 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Two Boats Moving Past a Big House (1937) by Alfred Wallis

1937 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 38 x 37 cm

Alfred Wallis’ "Two Boats Moving Past a Big House" (1937) – A charming naive folk art landscape. Explore this unique oil painting's stylized beauty & maritime charm.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #4: Two Boats Moving Past a Big House
Art Movement
Naive Art
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 4 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Alfred Wallis, A Brig, Close to Shore (1942)

1942 · Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Wolverhampton · original 24 x 28 cm

Experience the serene adventure of Alfred Wallis's 1942 painting, A Brig, Close to Shore, capturing Cornish maritime life with naive charm; discover this timeless piece today.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #5: A Brig, Close to Shore
Art Movement
Naïve Art
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 5 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Alfred Wallis: Small Boat in a Rough Sea

1936 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 20 x 23 cm

Alfred Wallis’ ‘Small Boat in a Rough Sea’ (1936) – A captivating Expressionist oil painting of a sailboat. Explore its grayscale beauty, gestural lines & melancholic mood.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #6: Small Boat in a Rough Sea
Art Movement
Expressionism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 6 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Trawler – Alfred Wallis

1925 · Arts Council Collection, London · original 32 x 49 cm

Experience the raw energy of Alfred Wallis's 1925 oil painting Trawler, a primitive masterpiece capturing the rugged camaraderie of life at sea through bold colors and simple forms, available for your collection.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #7: Trawler
Art Movement
Naive Art
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 7 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Low Water

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 30 x 39 cm

Alfred Wallis’ ‘Low Water’ captures a tranquil coastal scene in a distinctive naive folk art style. Bold colors & simplified forms depict a ship & harbor. Oil on canvas, 1920s. A unique piece for collectors.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #8: Low Water
Art Movement
Naive Art
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 8 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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PZ Sailing Boats by a Jetty

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 31 x 39 cm

Discover 'PZ Sailing Boats by a Jetty' by Alfred Wallis – a charming naive painting of Cornish coastal life. Explore this unique seascape with bold lines & vibrant colors. Perfect for art lovers!

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #9: PZ Sailing Boats by a Jetty
Art Movement
Naive Art
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
To order, by a trained painter
Popularity
No. 9 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Ship, People and Animals

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 18 x 22 cm

Explore Alfred Wallis’ ‘Ship, People & Animals’! A monochrome oil painting showcasing expressive Post-Impressionism & folk art. Discover its textured impasto & symbolic depth.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #10: Ship, People and Animals
Art Movement
Post-Impressionism
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 10 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Landscape with Two Large Trees and Houses

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 30 x 23 cm
View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #11: Landscape with Two Large Trees and Houses
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 11 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Black Steamship by Alfred Wallis, 1938

1938 · The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness · original 24 x 30 cm

A haunting black and white depiction of a vintage steamship at sea by self-taught master Alfred Wallis captures the raw essence of 1938 maritime life, inviting you to bring this piece of Cornish history into your home.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #12: Black Steamship
Art Movement
Primitivism
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 12 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Trees and Cottages – Alfred Wallis

1937 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 48 x 57 cm
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Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 13 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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The Blue Ship, 1934, Alfred Wallis

1934 · original 44 x 56 cm

A striking blue ship navigates rough waters in this evocative 1934 masterpiece by self-taught Cornish artist Alfred Wallis, offering a unique maritime vision that invites you to bring the sea home.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #14: The Blue Ship
Art Movement
Primitivism
Color Palette
Neutrals
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made
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Popularity
No. 14 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Two Black Boats Sailing up Dark Grey Waves

New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 18 x 24 cm
View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #15: Two Black Boats Sailing up Dark Grey Waves
Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 15 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Alfred Wallis: Seascape, Ships Sailing Past the Long Ships

1928 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 62 x 75 cm
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Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 16 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Yacht, pink and green (verso), Alfred Wallis

1938 · The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness · original 22 x 25 cm

A vibrant maritime scene featuring a sailing boat under birds captures the raw essence of Alfred Wallis's 1938 masterpiece, offering a unique chance to bring this Cornish coastal charm into your private collection.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #17: Yacht, pink and green (verso)
Art Movement
Primitivism
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 17 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Crucifixion or Allegory with Three Figures and Two Dogs by Alfred Wallis

1934 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 25 x 17 cm
View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #18: Crucifixion or Allegory with Three Figures and Two Dogs
Color Palette
Earthy
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 18 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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A Fishing Boat off the Coast

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #19: A Fishing Boat off the Coast
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 19 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Flowering Trees

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 30 x 50 cm

Explore 'Flowering Trees' by Alfred Wallis – a charming naive painting of rural life. Discover its unique style, layered technique & serene pastoral scene.

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Art Movement
Naive Art
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 20 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Coaster by a Shore with a House, Alfred Wallis

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 41 x 51 cm
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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No. 21 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Three Grey Sailed Ships

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 33 x 23 cm

Explore 'Three Grey Sailed Ships' by Alfred Wallis – a monochrome modernist masterpiece! Discover its dynamic composition & impasto technique in this 19th-century maritime scene.

View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #22: Three Grey Sailed Ships
Art Movement
Modernism
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 22 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Gibraltar ( ), Alfred Wallis

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 27 x 33 cm
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 23 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Old Arch Digey, St Ives

Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 11 x 8 cm
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Color Palette
Earthy
Technique
Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 24 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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Cottages in a Wood, St Ives by Alfred Wallis, 1937

1937 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 30 x 48 cm
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Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
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Popularity
No. 25 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
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The artist

Alfred Wallis

1855 – 1942

Portrait of Alfred Wallis
Quick facts
  • Museums on APSTate Britain, National Maritime Museum, New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Swindon Art Gallery, Wolverhampton Art Gallery
  • Color intensitymonochromatic, balanced
  • Copyright statusPublic domain
  • Emotional tonenostalgic, calm
  • Typical colorsneutrals
  • Vibenostalgic
  • Works on APS161
  • Died1942
Biography

The Cornish Mariner’s Vision

Alfred Wallis (1855-1942) stands apart from the traditional artistic landscape of his era—a figure whose quiet simplicity belies a profound engagement with observation and an unwavering dedication to capturing the essence of coastal Cornwall. Born in Devonport, England, Wallis possessed no formal art training; he was a self-taught craftsman who worked as a shipbuilder for much of his life, shaping timbers into vessels that sailed the Atlantic waters. This practical, hands-on mastery instilled in him a meticulous attention to detail and an intimate understanding of materials that would later translate into his evocative paintings. His formative years were spent honing skills in shipbuilding, a trade passed down through generations of Cornish families, which provided him with a unique, visceral connection to the maritime world he would eventually immortalize on canvas.

It was not until the 1920s that Wallis’s artistic career truly blossomed, following his relocation to the vibrant artistic enclave of St Ives, Cornwall. Drawn by the creative energy of this community—which included notable figures such as Ben Burrell and George Nash—he began producing a prolific series of works depicting boats, harbors, and landscapes bathed in the distinctive Cornish light. His aesthetic is undeniably unique, characterized by flattened perspectives, bold outlines, and a muted color palette dominated by deep blues and sea-greens. Wallis’s work embodies the principles of naive art, a style rooted in direct sensory experience rather than intellectualized academic theory. He eschewed complex compositions and elaborate brushstrokes, prioritizing clarity and an immediate, emotional impact.

A Legacy of Maritime Memory

The significance of Wallis's contribution to art lies in his ability to transform the mundane elements of seafaring life into something deeply spiritual and atmospheric. His paintings are not merely representations of places; they are imbued with a palpable sense of movement and memory. Through works such as Trawler and Boat, one can sense the weight of the Atlantic and the rhythmic pulse of the tides. Even in more turbulent compositions like Rough Sea, his expressive style and evocative brushwork capture the raw power of the ocean through a lens of folk art tradition. By rejecting the rigid academic conventions of his time, Wallis achieved a level of honesty that resonates with viewers seeking a connection to the elemental forces of nature.

His historical importance is cemented by his role as a bridge between the rugged reality of maritime labor and the modern art movements of the 20th century. While he lacked formal instruction, his "primitive" approach offered a refreshing alternative to the sophisticated techniques of the era, influencing how we perceive the relationship between subject and medium. His life's work remains a testament to the power of the untrained eye, proving that true artistic vision often emerges from a deep, lifelong intimacy with one's surroundings. Today, his legacy continues to inspire those drawn to the charm of Cornish life and the timeless beauty of the sea.

Questions & Answers

Where can I see Alfred Wallis's artworks in chronological order?

Alfred Wallis's artworks can be seen in chronological order on the artist's Artwork Timeline page.

Where can I see Alfred Wallis's artworks in a 3D gallery?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Alfred Wallis presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

What are the birthplace and birth year of Alfred Wallis?

Alfred Wallis was born in Devonport in 1855.

By the WikiOO.org Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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