Beryl Cook

Beryl Cook was a British artist best known for her vibrant and distinctive paintings of rounded, fleshy women and bespectacled men.

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Profession :

Painter

Birthday :

September 10, 1926

Star Sign :

Virgo

Death Date:

May 28, 2008

Age :

81

Birthplace :

Epsom, Surrey, England

Beryl Cook, OBE (10 September 1926 รขย€ย“ 28 May 2008) was a renowned British artist, celebrated for her distinctive and original paintings. Her most famous pieces often featured voluptuous women, lively parties, and celebratory scenes. Among her notable works are “Women’s Institute Meeting,” “Gin Palace,” and “Pub.” Cook’s artwork has been showcased in various exhibitions, and she received an OBE in 1995 for her contributions to the arts. Although she initially faced challenges in gaining recognition, her talent was eventually acknowledged in her 50s after a fortunate encounter with a gallery owner. Cook’s vivid and humorous paintings continue to embellish walls and mantelpieces worldwide, with her signature depictions of curvaceous women and bespectacled men.