Alfred Wallis had no artistic training, and began painting at the age of 70. His pictures tell stories of living by the coast and his memories of working at sea. In this film we explore the artist's work, his use of everyday materials and his final three sketchbooks, which have been acquired by Tate and Kettle's Yard. See paintings by Wallis on display at Tate St Ives. | Tate St Ives

Alfred Wallis had no artistic training, and didn't begin painting until the age of 70. His pictures tell stories of living by the coast and his memories of working at sea. 🌊 In this short film we explore the artists life and connection his work has with both Cornwall and St Ives. See his work on display at Tate St Ives 💙 | Tate St Ives

Alfred Wallis Fisherman Artist St Ives Discovery | Tate Britain's Great Art Walks

#BornOnThisDay #AlfredWallis Alfred Wallis had no artistic training, and began painting at the age of 70. His pictures tell stories of living by the coast and his memories of working at sea. In this film we explore the artist's work, his use of everyday materials and his final three sketchbooks, which have been acquired by Tate and Kettle's Yard. See paintings by Wallis on display at Tate St Ives. | Tate St Ives

#OnThisDay 1959: Monitor took an elegiac look back at the life and work of the Cornish fisherman-turned-painter, Alfred Wallis. | BBC Archive