Derek Hill HRHA (1916-2000) The Olive Pickers Oil on canvas, 61 x 73.5cm (24 x 29'') Signed with monogram Derek Hill was born in Southampton, England, and spent most of the 1930s travelling...

Derek Hill HRHA (1916-2000) The Olive Pickers Oil on canvas, 61 x 73.5cm (24 x 29'') Signed with monogram Derek Hill was born in Southampton, England, and spent most of the 1930s travelling around Europe. During his travels he studied art in museums and made a living by creating theatre designs for productions in London, Paris, Vienna, Munich and the former USSR. Returning to Britain in 1938/9 Hill began focusing on painting, and when he moved to Donegal he began making frequent trips to Tory Island from the late 1950s on. On the island he was captivated by the simple way of life, and introduced painting to the locals. During his career Hill has also curated exhibitions, and retrospectives of his work have been held at the Whitechapel, Ulster Museum, Hugh Lane, and and RHA Galleries. Derek Hill generously donated his home in Donegal complete with its eclectic collection of art and collectibles to the Irish people.

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