Patrick Procktor (1936–2003) was a British painter and printmaker known for his vibrant use of colour, expressive figure compositions, and evocative landscapes. Born in Liverpool, he studied at the Royal College of Art in London, where he developed a bold, painterly approach influenced by post-war modernism and the European avant-garde.
Procktor’s work spans portraiture, still life, and urban and coastal landscapes, often emphasizing strong colour harmonies, fluid brushwork, and a lyrical sense of composition. He was connected with the London art scene of the 1960s and 1970s, alongside figures like Francis Bacon and David Hockney, and exhibited widely in Britain and internationally.
Elected a Royal Academician in 1991, Patrick Procktor is regarded today as a significant British artist of the late 20th century, celebrated for his vivid palette, expressive style, and distinctive contribution to contemporary figurative painting.
