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How the Colourists Shocked the British Art World

Influenced by the post-Impressionists, the Colourists were the most avant-garde British artists of the early 20th century. Discover bold and beautiful works from the collection of the artists’ friend and patron in our upcoming sale The Colourists: Pictures from the Harrison Collection (12 June, London).

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