Beryl Cook (Egham, September 10, 1926 - Plymouth, May 28, 2008) was an English artist best known for her original and instantly recognisable paintings. Often comical, her works pictured people whom she encountered in everyday life, including people enjoying themselves in pubs, girls shopping or out on a hen night, drag queens shows or a family picnicking by the seaside or abroad.[1] She had no formal training and did not take up painting until her thirties. Although widely popular and recognised as one of the most-known contemporary British artists, Cook never enjoyed acceptance by the art establishment.
[Heritage Auctions - Oil on board, 68.6 x 76.2 cm]