Alan Wood-Thomas

Born in Paris in 1920 into a family of artists, Alan was an accomplished artist in his own right until his death in 1976 from ALS. His lived experiences shaped both his vision and his practice, leaving a lasting imprint on his work.

Alan met Pablo Picasso, whose art he found extraordinary; that influence is particularly evident in his pen-and-ink drawings of the female nude. Following Picasso’s death, Alan withdrew into his studio and created a cycle of fourteen etchings titled The Burials of Picasso, a deeply personal response to the loss of a towering artistic figure.

His service in the 603rd Ghost Army during World War II also surfaces in some of his most powerful and resonant paintings, reflecting themes of illusion, memory, and survival.

A prolific artist, Alan produced more than 1,500 pen-and-ink drawings, 350 oils on paper, 400 etchings, and 40 remaining paintings. His complete body of fine art is available for gallery and museum exhibition, as well as acquisition by private collectors.