Walter Hoyle (1922 – 2000)
Untitled Abstract

Linocut
10 x 68 cm

Signed and inscribed A/P in pencil.

This linocut by Walter Hoyle is a striking abstract composition that blends geometric precision with rhythmic energy. Using a limited but bold palette of purples, oranges, browns, and whites, Hoyle divides the image into distinct panels, each filled with dynamic shapes—from radiating circles and curving grids to architectural lines and layered forms. The piece flows like a visual symphony, with each section contributing to a sense of movement and harmony. Textured line work and careful composition reflect Hoyle’s modernist sensibilities, showcasing his talent for balancing structure with expressive design.

Hoyle trained at Beckenham School of Art and the Royal College of Art. At the latter he was strongly influenced by Edward Bawden, one of Britain’s greatest linocut printers. Bawden had been commissioned by the 1951 Festival of Britain to produce a mural for the South Bank, and chose Hoyle to assist on account of his great talent. Hoyle later moved to Great Bardfield in Essex, becoming a part of the Great Bardfield group of artists; diverse in style, they created figurative work, in stark contrast to the abstract art of the St Ives artists at the opposite end of the country.

Hoyle taught at St Martin’s School of Art from 1951-60, the Central School of Arts and Crafts from 1960-64, and the Cambridge School of Art from 1964-1985, during which time he launched Cambridge Print Editions. His work is held in the collections of the Tate Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, The British Museum, Kettle’s Yard and the Fry Art Gallery.

Condition: Generally very good; a few handling marks and a little spotting to the margins.

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