George Dannatt

(1915-2009)
George Dannatt came to art later in life, but quickly developed a distinctive abstract style influenced by the landscapes of Cornwall and Wiltshire. He was closely associated with the St Ives group, counting among his friends Patrick Heron, Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, Terry Frost, Denis Mitchell, Ben Nicholson, Peter Lanyon, Adrian Heath, and John Wells, among others. Their creativity and experimentation inspired Dannatt to pursue painting with dedication, and he became a fine artist in his own right. His work, characterised by balanced compositions, subtle textures, and a refined use of colour, is now recognised as an important contribution to post-war British abstraction.