Allan Warren (Australian, 1919-1991)

 

 Seated Woman, 1974

oil on board, 107.5 x 77.5 cm

Allan Warren was an Australian artist born in 1919, who was known for his portraits of notable figures, including members of the British royal family and celebrities. He began his career as an artist in the 1940s and continued to work as a painter until his death in 1991. He was known for his ability to capture the likeness and character of his subjects in his portraits, which were often painted in oil on canvas. Warren's portraits were highly sought after and he was considered to be one of the most accomplished and respected portrait painters of his time. Some of his works are held in major galleries and museums in Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.