Derek Hill
He was born in Southampton and died in London.
Also recorded as Arthur Derek Hill
Derek Hill

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- Born
- 1916 · Southampton.
- Died
- 2000 · London.
- Nationality
- United Kingdom · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- painter
- Fields
- landscape · portrait
- Known for
- West Town Approach (Tory Island)
- Honours
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Languages
- English
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Biography
Biography
Alison Parsons, Countess of Rosse is recorded as having studied under Derek Hill. The recorded working language is English. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are landscape and portrait. Works named in the authority record are West Town Approach (Tory Island). Work by Derek Hill is recorded in the collections of Tate, National Gallery of Canada, Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies, National Galleries Scotland and Birmingham Museum of Art. Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of the British Empire.

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Memorial, Derek Hill
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1916
Derek Hill born at Southampton.
2000
Derek Hill died at London.
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Formation and teaching. Each of those relationships is stated by the authority record rather than inferred from style. Hill received Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Recorded as having received Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
Recognition and collections
Work by Derek Hill is
Tate, National Gallery of Canada, Harvard University Center for Italian Renaissance Studies and National Galleries Scotland
The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 27 September 2026.
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