About the artist
Born near Liverpool in 1901, Christopher Wood started his artistic journey at fourteen while recuperating from septicaemia. He briefly studied architecture at Liverpool University (1919-20), then moved to Paris in 1920, where he was introduced to influential artistic figures like Picasso and Jean Cocteau. His raw art style was enhanced by these relationships. Financially supported by Antonio de Gandarillas, Wood made a name for himself in various art societies and galleries from London to Paris. Despite a personal turmoil following a failed elopement, his collaborations with fellow artists, particularly the Nicholsons, further refined his style, influenced by 'primitive' expression. His tragic death in 1930, speculated to be caused by opium withdrawal, was followed by posthumous recognition of his work at various galleries and exhibitions.
