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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

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #1: St Ives
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 1 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17536 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

          Land, Fish and Motor Vessel

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #2: 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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 2 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17531 × 32 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$18737 × 38 cm Commission at original size

          Sailing Ship and Orchard

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #3: Sailing Ship and Orchard
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 3 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$22531 × 32 cm Commission this artwork

          Two Boats Moving Past a Big House

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #4: Two Boats Moving Past a Big House
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 4 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17531 × 32 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$18737 × 38 cm Commission at original size

          A Brig, Close to Shore

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #5: A Brig, Close to Shore
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 5 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17534 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

          Small Boat in a Rough Sea

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #6: 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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 6 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17534 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

          Trawler

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #7: Trawler
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 7 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17539 × 26 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$19249 × 32 cm Commission at original size

          Low Water

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #8: 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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 8 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17536 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$18039 × 30 cm Commission at original size

          PZ Sailing Boats by a Jetty

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #9: 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!

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 9 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$18139 × 31 cm Commission at original size

          Ship, People and Animals

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #10: 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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 10 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$20035 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

          Landscape with Two Large Trees and Houses

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #11: Landscape with Two Large Trees and Houses
          Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 30 x 23 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 11 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

          Black Steamship

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #12: Black Steamship
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 12 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

          Trees and Cottages

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #13: Trees and Cottages
          1937 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 48 x 57 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 13 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17535 × 29 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$22757 × 48 cm Commission at original size

          The Blue Ship

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #14: The Blue Ship
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 14 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17536 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$21956 × 44 cm Commission at original size

          Two Black Boats Sailing up Dark Grey Waves

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #15: Two Black Boats Sailing up Dark Grey Waves
          New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Leicester · original 18 x 24 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 15 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17537 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

          Seascape, Ships Sailing Past the Long Ships

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #16: Seascape, Ships Sailing Past the Long Ships
          1928 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 62 x 75 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 16 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17534 × 29 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$28375 × 62 cm Commission at original size

          Yacht, pink and green (verso)

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #17: Yacht, pink and green (verso)
          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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 17 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17534 × 29 cm Commission this artwork

          Crucifixion or Allegory with Three Figures and Two Dogs

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #18: Crucifixion or Allegory with Three Figures and Two Dogs
          1934 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 25 x 17 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 18 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17525 × 40 cm Commission this artwork

          A Fishing Boat off the Coast

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #19: A Fishing Boat off the Coast
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 19 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17531 × 32 cm Commission this artwork

          Flowering Trees

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #20: 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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 20 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17541 × 25 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$19050 × 30 cm Commission at original size

          Coaster by a Shore with a House

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #21: Coaster by a Shore with a House
          Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 41 x 51 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 21 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17536 × 28 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$20751 × 41 cm Commission at original size

          Three Grey Sailed Ships

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #22: 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.

          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 22 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17526 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

          Gibraltar ( )

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #23: Gibraltar ( )
          Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 27 x 33 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 23 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

          Old Arch Digey, St Ives

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #24: Old Arch Digey, St Ives
          Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 11 x 8 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 24 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17527 × 37 cm Commission this artwork

          Cottages in a Wood, St Ives

          View the most popular artwork of Alfred Wallis ranked #25: Cottages in a Wood, St Ives
          1937 · Kettle's Yard, Cambridge · original 30 x 48 cm
          Technique
          Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
          Made
          To order, by a trained painter
          Popularity
          No. 25 of 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis
          Delivery
          Worldwide, about 5 weeks
          from$17541 × 24 cm Commission this artwork
          Same size as the original$18848 × 30 cm Commission at original size
          The artist

          Alfred Wallis

          1855 – 1942

          Portrait of Alfred Wallis
          Quick facts
          • Museums on APSTate Britain, New Walk Museum - Art Gallery, Swindon Art Gallery, Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Arts Council Collection
          • 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 are Alfred Wallis's artworks mapped by subject?

          The Subject Atlas of Alfred Wallis is a page that maps the artist's artworks by their subjects.

          How many artworks by Alfred Wallis are available to browse?

          You can browse 161 artworks by Alfred Wallis on the All Artworks page.

          How do I find all works by Alfred Wallis in a given medium?

          To find all works by Alfred Wallis in a given medium, use the artist's All Medium page.

          By the ArtsDot.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 1, 2026
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