Maurice Cockrill R.A., F.B.A. (British 1936-2013) - Untitled, 1999

• Artist: Maurice Cockrill R.A., F.B.A. (British, 1936-2013)
• Title: Untitled
• Date: 1999
• Medium: Oil on Canvas
• Dimensions: 39.5 cm x 59.5 cm (15.5 in x 23.5 in)
• Signed and dated: On verso, signed and dated 1999

Footnote:

Maurice Cockrill was a renowned Modern British artist, deeply connected with the Liverpool School. He made his name both as an educator and an artist, frequently exhibiting at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool. Cockrill moved to London in the early 1980s, where his style began to evolve into what is now known as Romantic Expressionism. His move was a bold one, particularly when he took over Bridget Riley's old studio in Clerkenwell, London, where he became neighbors with fellow artist Paula Rego.

Although Cockrill’s works were frequently displayed across European cities like Paris and Düsseldorf, his growing style and reluctance to seek the spotlight meant he never quite achieved the level of prominence in the UK that his talent deserved. Despite this, he was greatly admired by his peers and is often referred to as a "painter’s painter."

In 1999, he was elected as a Royal Academician and became the Keeper of the Royal Academy Schools in 2004. His later years were spent in North Wales, where his childhood experiences in the countryside profoundly influenced his artistic work, which became more inspired by the natural landscape around him. His works showcase a high level of technical mastery and versatility, with a style that shifts between challenging and lyrically beautiful.

Description:

This untitled work, created in 1999, showcases Maurice Cockrill's technical prowess and emotive style. The oil on canvas painting, with its vibrant and expressive handling of form and color, is typical of Cockrill’s Romantic Expressionism. Although untitled, the work radiates a strong sense of emotion and atmosphere, characteristic of his later works, particularly influenced by the landscapes of North Wales.