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Although self taught, Wallis developed an economy of line and sense of composition that belies the perception of him as naive. Artists such as Ben Nicholson and Christopher Wood were drawn to Wallis's innate ability as an artist, which they valued for its directness and clarity.
The Pier Arts Centre
Stromness
Title
Black Steamship
Date
c.1934–1938
Medium
oil on paper
Measurements
H 23.7 x W 29.8 cm
Accession number
PAC 72
Acquisition method
gift from the Art Fund, 1993
Work type
Painting
The Pier Arts Centre
Victoria Street, Stromness, Orkney Islands KW16 3AA Scotland
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