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Peter Phillips Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Peter Phillips our visitors look at most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Peter Phillips · born 1939

Spectrocoupling – Peter Phillips

Spectrocoupling by Peter Phillips: A dynamic Pop Art fusion of medicine & tech! Bold colors, geometric shapes & layered symbolism. Explore this iconic 1972 artwork.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #1: Spectrocoupling

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Impeller – Peter Phillips

Explore 'Impeller' by Peter Phillips – a dynamic Pop Art fusion of nature & tech! Bold colors, geometric abstraction, & a powerful jaguar image. Perfect for art lovers & collectors.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #2: Impeller

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Custom Print No. II

Discover Peter Phillips’ "Custom Print No. II" – a dynamic Pop Art fusion of industry & abstraction! Bold colors, geometric shapes, & layered design. Perfect for collectors & modern interiors.

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Peter Phillips’ "Descent into Alfresco" captures a vibrant sunset playground scene – metal sculpture, lush grass & figures. Documentary photography, warm light & textures. A tranquil, evocative artwork.

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Art Movement: Contemporary Realism

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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For men only starring

Experience Peter Phillips’ "For Men Only" – a chaotic collage blending pop art & expressionism. Bold colors, celebrity faces, & unsettling imagery create a unique, thought-provoking piece.

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Custom print i

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Peter Phillips: Custom painting number

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #7: Custom painting number

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Untitled (2), Peter Phillips

Explore Peter Phillips’ 'Untitled (2)' – a dynamic surreal collage blending industrial & animal imagery in a Pop Art style. Chaotic yet captivating, this piece evokes primal energy and bold color.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #8: Untitled (2)

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Custom Print II

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Untitled

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Custom Print No. III, Peter Phillips

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #11: Custom Print No. III

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Peter Phillips: Lions versus Eagles

1962

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #12: Lions versus Eagles

Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Peter Phillips: Custom painting no.4

Discover Peter Phillips’ vibrant ‘Custom Painting no.4’. A dynamic abstract piece featuring masks & bold colors. Commission a unique art print today!

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #13: Custom painting no.4

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Untitled (5)

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17038 × 26 cm Commission this artwork

5. the lion by Peter Phillips

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #15: 5. the lion

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Forces sweetheart

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Sunset

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17030 × 33 cm Commission this artwork

Art-O-Matic Cudacutie

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17044 × 23 cm Commission this artwork

6. futuristic revamp, Peter Phillips

Explore Peter Phillips’ ‘6. futuristic revamp,’ a vibrant Pop Art collage blending tech & nature. Angular lines, bold colors, & surreal animal motifs create dynamic energy.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #18: 6. futuristic revamp

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Custom painting no. - (2) – Peter Phillips

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #19: Custom painting no. - (2)

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Neutrals

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Art-O-Matic Riding High

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Dark

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Insuper set

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Certificate

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Peter Phillips: 8. TransORBITALmission

Explore '8. TransORBITALmission' by Peter Phillips – a dynamic Pop Art collage featuring a brass trumpet & geometric patterns. Digital art, vibrant colors, and symbolic depth.

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #23: 8. TransORBITALmission

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Automobilia, Peter Phillips

Discover "Automobilia" by Peter Phillips – a vibrant Pop Art painting of car parts & figures. Explore dynamic collage & bold designs. A unique artwork for collectors!

View the most popular artwork of Peter Phillips ranked #24: Automobilia

Art Movement: Pop Art

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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2. PNEUmatics

Art Movement: Pop Art
Color Palette: Earthy

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 40 artworks by Peter Phillips
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The artist

Peter Phillips

born 1939

Quick facts

Top-ranked workSpectrocoupling
Topics exploredgeometric shapes, collage art, collage
Top 3 worksSpectrocoupling, Impeller, Custom Print No. II
Museums on APSBavarian State Painting Collections, Sculpture by the Sea - Cottesloe
Works on APS40
NationalityUnited Kingdom
Typical colorsphthalo green
Movementspop art

Biography

A Pioneer of British Pop: The World of Peter Phillips

Peter Phillips emerged as a pivotal figure in the burgeoning British Pop Art movement, injecting a uniquely dynamic and critical perspective into the artistic landscape of the 1960s. Born in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in 1939, his journey began with foundational studies at Moseley Road Secondary School of Art (1953-1955) and continued at the Birmingham School of Art (1955-1959). These early years provided a solid grounding before he ventured to the prestigious Royal College of Art (1959-1962), where his artistic vision truly began to coalesce. The seeds of his future style were sown through exposure to reproductions of works by American Pop Art innovators Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, artists whose embrace of everyday imagery and unconventional techniques profoundly influenced Phillips’ developing aesthetic. He wasn't simply mimicking; he was absorbing a new language for art, one that spoke directly to the consumer culture rapidly transforming post-war society.

American Echoes and British Innovation

Phillips quickly distinguished himself as an originator of Pop Art within Britain, though his approach possessed a distinct character compared to his American counterparts. While Warhol and Lichtenstein often focused on iconic imagery with a degree of detached irony, Phillips’ early works were characterized by a more aggressive engagement with the visual onslaught of commercial iconography and advertising that permeated contemporary life. This inclination was powerfully reinforced in 1964 when he was awarded a Harkness Fellowship, enabling him to spend time in New York City. There, he found himself immersed in the heart of the American Pop Art scene, exhibiting alongside luminaries like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and James Rosenquist. This period proved transformative, solidifying his place within the movement while simultaneously allowing him to refine his own artistic voice. Prior to this pivotal experience, Phillips briefly taught at both Coventry College of Art and Birmingham College of Art between 1962-1963, sharing his burgeoning ideas with a new generation of artists.

Montage, Media, and the Expanding Canvas

The artistic output of Peter Phillips is remarkably diverse, extending far beyond traditional oil on canvas. He fearlessly embraced multi-media compositions, collages, sculptures, and even architectural interventions, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to exploring the possibilities of visual expression. However, it’s his dynamic montage paintings that remain most readily associated with his name. These works are instantly recognizable for their bold color palettes, fragmented imagery, and playful yet incisive engagement with popular culture. Phillips wasn't merely *depicting* consumerism; he was dissecting it, reassembling its components into visually arresting statements about the impact of mass media on society. His frequent travels – alongside his wife, Claude-Marion Xylander – throughout Africa, the Far East, and the United States further broadened his artistic horizons, introducing new visual motifs and perspectives that enriched his work. These journeys weren’t simply opportunities for sightseeing; they were immersive research expeditions into different cultures and their relationship to consumerism and image-making.

Recognition and a Lasting Legacy

Throughout the 1960s and beyond, Peter Phillips garnered significant recognition within the art world. He exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Paris Biennale (1963) and participated in key Pop Art exhibitions held in The Hague, Vienna, and Berlin (1964). A landmark moment arrived in 1965 with his first solo exhibition at the Kornblee Gallery in New York, solidifying his international reputation. He also shared his expertise as a guest teacher at the Hochschule für bildende Künste Hamburg (1968-1969). Retrospective exhibitions followed at the Westfälischer Kunstverein, Münster (1972), and most notably, at the Tate Gallery in London (1976), cementing his status as a major figure in British art history. Even outside of traditional fine art, Phillips left his mark, designing the iconic Granada Television idents and endboards featuring the “G-arrow” in 1995 – a testament to his ability to translate artistic principles into broader cultural contexts. Today, over thirty of his prints reside within the Tate Collection, ensuring his work continues to inspire and challenge audiences. Following the death of his wife Claude-Marion Phillips in 2004, a retrospective exhibition was held in her honor, acknowledging their shared creative journey. Peter Phillips continues to live and work in Europe, remaining an active force in the art world, and his contribution to British Pop Art endures as a powerful blend of American influences and uniquely European sensibilities.

Questions & Answers

Where are Peter Phillips's artworks grouped by keywords?

To find works by Peter Phillips on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.

How can I see every artwork made by Peter Phillips?

Every work by Peter Phillips on this website can be browsed from the artist's All Artworks page.

Where can I see Peter Phillips's artworks in a 3D gallery?

A virtual visit is possible: the 3D Museum page of Peter Phillips presents the artist's works in a three-dimensional gallery.

By the AllPaintingsStore.com Editorial Team Updated Sept. 2, 2026

Collector's quiz

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