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Garden Museum Arts Award Activity Resource
Sir Cedric Morris (1889 - 1982)
Artist Facts:
• Sir Cedric Morris was a British artist born in Swansea in South Wales.
• With a passion for gardening his work often includes still life and landscapes.
• Cedric was a well know breeder of the iris flower, and grew about 1,000 new iris seedling ever year.
Artwork title: CabbageDate: 1956Medium: Oil on canvas
Artwork Facts:
• The image shows the unfolding leaves of a cabbage.
• Painted in deep blue and red tones the image could also be described as painting an undiscovered landscape.
• What does this picture remind you of?
• Why do you think the artist used these colours?
• How would you describe this artwork to someone who has never seen it?
• What title would you give this
Artwork title: From a WindowDate: 1926Medium: Oil on plywood
Artwork title: PoppiesDate: 1926Medium: Oil on canvas