Clarke Hutton – Paintings, Prints & Artist Biography
Original Works by Clarke Hutton Available
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Who Was Clarke Hutton?
Clarke Hutton was a true ‘London Boy’, born in Stoke Newington, North London in 1898 and died 1984.
When you think about the Prints for school series, that many of us remember from our childhood classrooms , the name Clarke Hutton is not necessarily one that comes to mind first. You will associate the series with the likes of John Nash, Tunnard, LS Lowry, Henry Moore , Julian Trevelyan, Kenneth Rowntree or Michael Rothenstein but I am sure you will remember the image produced by Clarke Hutton titled ’ Harlequinade ‘. It echos his early role as a stage designer for the Empire theatre where he worked until it was taken over by Metro Goldwyn Mayer corporation who began to show films from noon to midnight from 1928 when it reopened its doors. So Hutton had to find a new role .
In 1929 he took over at Central School of Arts and Crafts where he had been studying lithography under AS Hartrick , who must have thought a great deal of Huttons work . Whilst there he developed processes to produce high volume affordable illustrations for children’s books and he worked with Puffin and Penguin books. He also wrote and designed the classic children’s series of books titled ‘A picture history of Britain’ published in the 1940’s.
While at the Central School Clarke Hutton became great friends with A. E. Halliwell who was a contemporary of his having been appointed to a post there 1949 and remaining there until 1970. In fact we are luck to have a work that was gifted to Haliwell by Clarke Hutton from 1959 and its an early example of his abstract works that he continued to paint up until his death . These pieces are often painted in vibrant colours and are now highly prized by collectors and interior designers.
Over his life Hutton exhibited at the Royal Academy , the London Group and Redfern to name a few.
Clarke Hutton’s Style and Subject Matter
Clarke Hutton’s work is recognised for:
Strong structural composition
Clear, confident line work
Bold colour relationships
A balance between realism and decorative design
His paintings often depict:
Architectural scenes
Designed environments and public spaces
Collectors are particularly drawn to the graphic quality of his work and the way his paintings bridge fine art and design.
Clarke Hutton as an Illustrator and Designer
Alongside painting, Clarke Hutton produced highly regarded illustration and design work.
This broader design background gives his paintings a distinctive visual clarity and compositional strength that continues to appeal to collectors today.
Why Collect Clarke Hutton?
Increasing appreciation of mid-century British design
Strong crossover appeal between art and illustration collectors
Distinctive and recognisable style
Limited availability of original works
Clarke Hutton Paintings for Sale
We regularly handle works by Clarke Hutton, including paintings, drawings, and graphic works.
Selling a Clarke Hutton Artwork
We are actively seeking original works by Clarke Hutton.
Our service includes:
Immediate purchase options
Discreet private sales
No auction fees
If you own a Clarke Hutton painting, drawing, or poster and are considering selling, we are happy to provide confidential advice based on current market demand.
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Clarke Hutton and Modern British Art
Clarke Hutton belongs to a generation of British artists whose work moved fluidly between fine art, illustration, and design.
His work is often appreciated by collectors interested in Mid-century British art,British poster design and Graphic illustration and mural work
Today, his paintings and design works continue to gain recognition for their originality, craftsmanship, and historical importance.
Related Artists
Collectors interested in Clarke Hutton often also explore:
John Tunnard
Barnett Freedman
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