Adrian Paul Allinson (1890 - 1959)

Edinburgh Nocturne

Oil on board

Adrian Paul Allinson was an English painter, printmaker, and art teacher who was active in the first half of the 20th century. He was born in 1890 and died in 1959. Allinson was a member of the Camden Town Group, a group of artists who were associated with the London neighborhood of Camden Town and were known for their interest in working-class subjects and urban life. He was also a member of the London Group, a loose association of artists who exhibited together in London. Allinson was known for his landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, and he was particularly interested in the use of color in his work. He taught at various art schools in London and was also a member of the Royal Academy of Arts.