Peter Polaine

The work of Peter Polaine (1942–2022), woodcut printmaker, oil painter, and portraitist. Born in London, trained at Walthamstow School of Art.

Peter Polaine was born in London and trained at Walthamstow School of Art for five years — not realising at the time, as he said, that he was attending one of the best in the country.

He exhibited in several London galleries including the Royal Academy, and exhibited frequently in East Anglian galleries. In Germany he developed a strong following of private collectors of his woodcuts.

His printmaking and painting ran alongside each other throughout his working life. He was influenced by the German Expressionists, especially Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter.

Peter passed away on 12 March 2022.

Enquiries about his work and purchases are handled by his estate. Proceeds of sales support his widow, Betty.