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Victor Pasmore

BritishBritish
, b. 1908

Initially recognized for his still lifes and landscapes, Victor Pasmore, a versatile painter and printmaker, transitioned into a trailblazing figure of early British abstraction. His artistic journey led him to represent his country at prestigious events such as the Venice Biennale in 1960 and the Bienal de São Paulo in 1965. Inspired by the works of Paul Cézanne and Claude Monet, Pasmore ventured into abstract painting during the 1930s, but it wasn't until 1947 that his exploration fully embraced nonrepresentational imagery. In his earlier abstract pieces, Pasmore experimented with collages and linear structures, gradually refining his style into geometric and constructivist compositions by 1952. Throughout his career, Pasmore's art continued to evolve, incorporating soft-edged shapes, meandering lines, and a palette dominated by blue and green hues. These later works are characterized by organic forms, showcasing the artist's ongoing exploration of form and color.