20th century and contemporary gallery - part two

This selection from the collection of later 20th century art is dominated by works acquired through the John Moores painting competition. This biennial event, held since 1957, has provided an opportunity for some of Britain's most innovative and talented painters to reach a national audience. Winners have included David Hockney, Lisa Milroy and Peter Doig.

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'Interior at Paddington' 1951, Lucian Freud (born 1922)
'Interior at Paddington'
Lucian Freud

'Creation and Crucifixion' 1955 - 56 Jack Smith (born 1928)
'Creation and Crucifixion'
Jack Smith

'Baby in pram in garden' 1956 John Bratby (1928-1992)
'Baby in pram in garden'
John Bratby

'Three Self Portraits with a White Wall' 1957 John Bratby (1928-1992)
'Three Self Portraits with a White Wall'
John Bratby

'Falling Warrior' 1956 - 57, Henry Moore (1898 - 1986)
'Falling warrior'
Henry Moore

'Primordial Image' 1959 Frank Avray Wilson
'Primordial Image'
Frank Avray Wilson

'Hamburg Painting No. 2' 1961 Stuart Sutcliffe (1940-1962)
'Hamburg Painting No. 2'
Stuart Sutcliffe

'March 1963' 1963 Roger Hilton (1911-1975)
'March 1963'
Roger Hilton

'Hermaphrodite' 1963, Allen Jones (born 1937)
'Hermaphrodite'
Allen Jones


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