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Cedric Morris Most Popular Paintings

The 25 artworks by Cedric Morris our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Linen canvas · Certificate of authenticity · Delivered worldwide Cedric Morris · 1889 – 1982

Nancy Morris

1929 · Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich · original 51 x 25 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 1 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$18325 × 51 cm Commission at original size

French Partridge

1934 · Pallant House Gallery, Chichester · original 9 x 12 cm

Admire Cedric Lockwood Morris’s ‘French Partridge,’ a captivating oil painting capturing the serene beauty of nature with meticulous detail and vibrant colors. Explore this masterpiece at ArtsDot.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 2 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17537 × 27 cm Commission this artwork

Monchique Foothills, Algarve

The New Art Gallery Walsall, Walsall · original 58 x 48 cm

Explore Cedric Lockwood Morris’ ‘Monchique Foothills,’ a captivating oil landscape blending Post-Impressionism & Fauvism. Discover its textured impasto, cool palette, & tranquil scene of Algarve's beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 3 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$22848 × 58 cm Commission at original size

Angus Davidson (1898–1980), Writer and Publisher

1929 · Government Art Collection, London · original 37 x 31 cm

Portrait of Angus Davidson by Cedric Lockwood Morris (1929). Explore this realist oil painting’s warm tones, impasto texture & contemplative subject. A unique early 20th-century artwork.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 4 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$17931 × 37 cm Commission at original size

The Farmyard, Dorset

1928 · Harris Museum - Art Gallery, Preston · original 62 x 53 cm

Explore 'The Farmyard, Dorset' by Cedric Lockwood Morris – an evocative 1928 oil painting of rural life. Impressionistic style, weathered textures & serene landscape.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 5 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$24353 × 62 cm Commission at original size

Rhossili Down

1928 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 54 x 84 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 6 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28084 × 54 cm Commission at original size

Halcyon

1927 · Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich · original 51 x 66 cm

Discover 'Halcyon' by Cedric Lockwood Morris – a captivating 1927 oil painting of serene beach beauty. Explore realism & fantasy, vibrant colors, and intricate details at Norwich Castle.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 7 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17536 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$24566 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Herstmonceux Church, Hailsham, East Sussex

1928 · Towner, Eastbourne · original 69 x 81 cm

A solemn 1928 landscape featuring the towering steeple of Herstmonceux Church amidst a historic cemetery by Cedric Lockwood Morris, offering a timeless piece for your collection.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 8 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17536 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$31081 × 69 cm Commission at original size

The Serpentine Pot

1938 · Aberystwyth University School of Art Museum And Galleries, Aberystwyth · original 69 x 56 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 9 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$26056 × 69 cm Commission at original size

Patisseries and a Croissant

1922 · original 36 x 33 cm

Admire Cedric Lockwood Morris’ ‘Patisseries and a Croissant’! This Expressionist oil painting showcases bold colors & textures – a captivating still life.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 10 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$18133 × 36 cm Commission at original size

Antonia White

1936 · original 51 x 43 cm

1936 Portrait of Antonia White by Cedric Lockwood Morris. Stylized oil painting featuring dramatic lighting & a melancholic tone. Early 20th-century art.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 11 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$21143 × 51 cm Commission at original size

Mary Butts

1924 · Norwich Castle Museum And Art Gallery, Norwich · original 68 x 56 cm

A vibrant 1924 oil portrait of Mary Butts by Cedric Lockwood Morris captures a striking sense of elegance through bold reds and yellows, inviting you to explore this masterful piece of British art history.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 12 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25856 × 68 cm Commission at original size

Paul Odo Cross

1925 · original 67 x 57 cm

Discover Cedric Lockwood Morris’ ‘Paul Odo Cross,’ a striking Cubist portrait featuring geometric abstraction & muted tones. Explore this 1925 oil on canvas – a unique modern art piece.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 13 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$25857 × 67 cm Commission at original size

The Jay

1924 · original 82 x 69 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 14 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17528 × 36 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$31269 × 82 cm Commission at original size

Summer Flowers

1928 · original 74 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 15 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$27760 × 74 cm Commission at original size

Two Sisters

1935 · original 76 x 64 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 16 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28964 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Gladys Hynes (1888–1958)

1936 · original 78 x 66 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 17 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$29766 × 78 cm Commission at original size

Dowlais from the Cinder Tips, Caeharris

1935 · original 59 x 72 cm

Explore 'Dowlais from the Cinder Tips' by Cedric Lockwood Morris – a captivating 1935 oil painting of Welsh landscapes. Admire its realism & Arts & Crafts style.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 18 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$27172 × 59 cm Commission at original size

Harding Down, Llangynwyd, Bridgend

1928 · original 61 x 75 cm

Discover 'Harding Down,' a vibrant 1928 landscape by Cedric Lockwood Morris. Impressionistic brushstrokes capture Welsh beauty – a serene hillside scene in oil on canvas.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 19 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17534 × 30 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$28175 × 61 cm Commission at original size

Brocas Harris

1928 · original 67 x 49 cm

Explore Cedric Lockwood Morris’s ‘Brocas Harris’ (1928) – a textured oil portrait of a boy in early 20th-century British Modernism. Discover its unique style & evocative beauty.

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 20 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17527 × 38 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$24349 × 67 cm Commission at original size

Solva, Pembrokeshire

1934 · original 60 x 73 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 21 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

from$17535 × 28 cm Commission this artwork

Same size as the original$27573 × 60 cm Commission at original size

Mottled Iris

original 58 x 69 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 22 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$26469 × 58 cm Commission at original size

Portinho da Arrábida

1930 · original 62 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 23 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28375 × 62 cm Commission at original size

Caeharris Post Office from Gwernlwyn House

1935 · original 62 x 75 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 24 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$28375 × 62 cm Commission at original size

Jeanette Horowitz

1921 · original 71 x 60 cm

Technique: Hand-painted oil on linen canvas
Made: To order, by a trained painter
Popularity: No. 25 of 71 artworks by Cedric Morris
Delivery: Worldwide, about 5 weeks

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Same size as the original$27160 × 71 cm Commission at original size

The artist

Cedric Morris

1889 – 1982

Quick facts

Typical colorsearthy
Mediumsoil on canvas
Topics exploredlandscape, british art, rural scene, nature, portrait
Creative periodsmature period
Vibeserene, nostalgic
Works on APS71
Best occasionsaccent, statement
Copyright statusUnder copyright

Biography

A Life Rooted in Colour: The World of Cedric Lockwood Morris

Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris, born December 11, 1889, in Sketty, Swansea, was a figure who defied easy categorization. Descended from a lineage connected to the founders of the Dulwich Picture Gallery, his early life hinted at privilege and tradition, yet he embarked on a path that led him far from conventional expectations. The son of George Lockwood Morris, an industrialist and celebrated rugby international, and Wilhelmina Cory, Cedric’s upbringing was steeped in both physical prowess and artistic sensibility – a duality that would profoundly shape his creative journey. Initial attempts at a military commission proved unsuccessful, leading to periods of wandering and work across Canada and New York City before he ultimately found himself drawn towards the burgeoning art scene of early 20th-century Paris. A brief foray into musical studies at the Royal College of Music in London was quickly superseded by an undeniable calling to paint, marking a pivotal shift in his life’s direction.

From Parisian Studios to East Anglian Landscapes

Morris's formal artistic training began at the Académie Delécluse in Montparnasse in 1914, a period of intense creative ferment. The outbreak of World War I interrupted this study; deemed unfit for combat due to a childhood operation, he served with the Artists’ Rifles before being assigned to train horses – an experience that undoubtedly honed his keen observation of animal form and movement. It was in 1918 that a defining relationship blossomed: his partnership with Arthur Lett-Haines. This artistic and personal alliance would prove central to Morris's life and work, fostering a collaborative spirit that extended beyond their individual canvases. Early influences were drawn from Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, visible in his initial landscapes and portraits, but these foundations soon gave way to a uniquely expressive style. The vibrant hues and bold brushwork that would become his signature began to emerge as he increasingly focused on the natural world around him, particularly the East Anglian countryside after settling there with Lett-Haines. He wasn’t merely depicting what he saw; he was conveying its *feeling*, its essence.

A Celebration of Flora and a Legacy of Teaching

Cedric Lockwood Morris is perhaps best remembered for his captivating flower paintings. These weren't botanical illustrations in the traditional sense, but rather intensely personal interpretations of blooms – explosions of colour and texture that captured their fleeting beauty with remarkable vitality. Critics often likened his work to that of Van Gogh or Utrillo, but accessible to a wider audience— “a Van Gogh or Utrillo for those of modest means,” as one commentator noted. Beyond flowers, Morris produced numerous portraits, revealing a talent for capturing the character and personality of his sitters, and landscapes imbued with an expressive energy. A significant chapter in his career unfolded in 1935 when he was commissioned to paint large-scale flower murals aboard the luxurious ocean liner Queen Mary, bringing his vibrant vision to a wider public. However, perhaps his most enduring legacy lies in co-founding the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing at Benton End, Suffolk, with Lett-Haines in 1937. This school became a haven for aspiring artists, including luminaries such as Lucian Freud and Maggi Hambling, emphasizing feeling and personal expression over strict academic representation – a philosophy that profoundly influenced a generation of British artists.

Later Years and Rediscovered Recognition

Despite his earlier successes, Morris experienced a period of relative obscurity following World War II. However, in the later years of his life, a renewed appreciation for his work began to emerge. His political activism with the Hadleigh Labour Party in the late 1930s reflected a broader engagement with social issues, adding another layer to his complex persona. He died on February 8, 1982, in Hadleigh, Suffolk, leaving behind a body of work that continues to captivate and inspire. Today, Cedric Lockwood Morris is recognized as a significant figure in British art of the 20th century – a unique blend of observation, expression, and an unwavering commitment to his artistic vision. His influence extends beyond his paintings; through the East Anglian School, he fostered a spirit of experimentation and individuality that continues to resonate within the British art world.

Key Facts & Enduring Influence

Titles: Sir (1947), 9th Baronet
Nationality: British
Movement: Associated with Modern British Art
Media: Oil paint, watercolor

Morris’s legacy is not simply about the beauty of his paintings; it's about a philosophy of art-making that prioritized personal expression and connection to nature. He was a plantsman as much as an artist, cultivating both his garden and his creative vision with equal dedication. His work serves as a reminder that true artistry lies in seeing the world not just as it is, but as it feels.

Questions & Answers

In which movements did Cedric Morris work?

The movements Cedric Morris worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.

Is there a complete list of Cedric Morris's artworks?

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

Is there a 3D virtual tour of Cedric Morris's works?

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

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

Collector's quiz

In what Welsh town was Cedric Lockwood Morris born?
Before dedicating himself to painting, Morris briefly studied what other art form at the Royal College of Music?
With whom did Cedric Lockwood Morris co-found the East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing?
What was a notable commission Morris undertook in 1935?
What is Morris often described as in relation to other famous artists?

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