Patrick Caulfield was a highly influential British painter and printmaker, closely associated with the New Generation of British artists in the 1960s and often linked to Pop Art, although he preferred to describe himself as a “formal artist.”

Caulfield is best known for his flat, bold areas of color, thick black outlines, and simplified interiors and still lifes. 

His work often looks deceptively simple but is carefully constructed, blending elements of European modernism (such as Juan Gris, Léger, and Magritte) with the visual language of commercial sign painting. Many of his paintings depict empty rooms, cafés, and everyday objects, creating a quiet, slightly melancholic atmosphere.

Most Famous / Popular Work

After Lunch (1975) – One of his best-known interior scene, frequently referenced as a classic example of his mature style.