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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: Cabbage Date: 1956 Medium: 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 Window Date: 1926 Medium: Oil on plywood Artwork title: Poppies Date: 1926 Medium: Oil on canvas
