1894-1982. English abstract artist. After
early experiments influenced by Cubism and de
Stijl (see Mondrian), Nicholson developed a
style of geometrical reliefs, notably a
series of white reliefs (from 1933). Born in
Denham, Buckinghamshire, son of William
Nicholson, he studied at the Slade School of
Art, London, as well as in Europe and in
California. He was awarded the Order of Merit
1968. He married the sculptor Barbara
Hepworth.