ln the years before the First World War, Roberts was a pioneer amongst the English artists in his use of abstract images. ln later years he described his approach as an 'English Cubist'. ln the First World War he served as a Gunner on the Western Front, and in 1918 became an official war artist. Robert's first one-man show was at the Chenil Gallery in London in 1923 and a number of his paintings from the twenties were purchased by the Contemporary Art Society for provincial Galleries in the UK.. ln the thirties it can be argued that Roberts was at the top of his game artistically, but although his work was exhibited regularly in London and increasingly, lnternationally, he always struggled financially. The situation became worse during the Second World War - although he did carry out some commissions as a war artist. Roberts is probably best remembered for the large complex and colourful compositions that he exhibited annually at the RoyalAcademy from the 1950's until his death He had a major retrospective at the Tate Gallery in 1965 and was elected a full member of the Royal Academy in 1966. There has been a recent revival of interest in his work. He was an artist who always worked outside the mainstream. Museums Tate Gallery London Royal Academy London