Edward Middleditch 1923-1987
Images
Biography
Edward Middleditch established himself in the mid 1950s as one of the most powerful young painters and draughtsmen in Britain.
Initially associated with the kitchen sink painters - John Bratby, Derrick Greaves and Jack Smith - he devoted himself chiefly to natural themes. His work over the following decades concentrated principally on the elements, from the weight of a massive hillside to the lightness of sun dancing on water or darting through foliage. It became increasingly abstract and stylised, inspired by kilims and Persian carpets, and even used stencilling to create a patterned, decorative response to nature.The Estate of Edward Middleditch is represented by James Hyman Gallery.
Works
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Edward MiddleditchFlowers and LandscapeCharcoal on paper56 x 71 cms
22 1/16 x 27 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchHonesty PetalsCharcoal, pastel, chalk and wash on pape56 x 76.5 cms
22 1/16 x 30 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchStill-Life, NightOil on canvas105 x 133 cms
41 5/16 x 52 5/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchThe Pond - ReflectionsCharcoal on paper51.5 x 63.5 cms
20 4/16 x 25 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitledCharcoal on paper54 x 75 cms
21 4/16 x 29 8/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitledCharcoal on paper54 x 75 cms
21 4/16 x 29 8/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (blue and purple)Watercolour on Paper79 x 57 cms
31 1/16 x 22 7/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (blue)Watercolour on Paper78 x 58.5 cms
30 11/16 x 23 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (Colour-Reflections)Charcoal on paper20.3 x 25.3 cms
7 15/16 x 9 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (flower study)Charcoal on paper25.3 x 20.3 cms
9 15/16 x 7 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (flower study)Charcoal on paper25.3 x 20.3 cms
9 15/16 x 7 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (flower study)Charcoal on paper20.3 x 25.3 cms
7 15/16 x 9 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (flowers and foliage)Charcoal on paper25.3 x 20.3 cms
9 15/16 x 7 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (flowers study)Charcoal on paper20.3 x 25.3 cms
7 15/16 x 9 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (Flowers)Charcoal on paper76.5 x 104 cms
30 1/16 x 40 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (grasses)Charcoal on paper20.3 x 25.3 cms
7 15/16 x 9 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (landscape study)Charcoal on paper20.3 x 25.3 cms
7 15/16 x 9 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (landscape study)Charcoal on paper20.3 x 25.3 cms
7 15/16 x 9 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (Lego Trees)Crayon on paper76 x 104.4 cms
29 14/16 x 41 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (pink)Watercolour on Paper57.5 x 79 cms
22 10/16 x 31 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (plant study)Charcoal on paper20.3 x 25.3 cms
7 15/16 x 9 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (Rose)Oil on canvas91 x 122 cms
35 13/16 x 48 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled (vase with flowers)Charcoal on paper71 x 56 cms
27 15/16 x 22 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchWater Study 1Charcoal on paper50 x 68 cms
19 10/16 x 26 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSelf-portrait, 1948Oil on board32.9 x 27.2 cms
13 x 10 3/4 ins -
Edward MiddleditchGrazalem, 1961Charcoal and wash on paper65 x 93 cms
25 9/16 x 36 9/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchVase and Flower Shadow Study, 1965Charcoal on paper48 x 63 cms
18 14/16 x 24 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchVase and Flowers, 1965Charcoal on paper48 x 63 cms
18 14/16 x 24 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchRose, 1968Charcoal on paper21 x 30 ins
53.3 x 76.2 cms -
Edward MiddleditchSea Flower, 1969Charcoal on paper77 x 102 cms
30 5/16 x 40 2/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchLight Study, 1970Charcoal on paper55 x 75.7 cms
21 10/16 x 29 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchLight Study, 1970Charcoal on paper46 x 76 cms
18 1/16 x 29 14/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchReflections Study 1, 1971Charcoal on paper75 x 105 cms
29 8/16 x 41 5/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchStorm Cloud, 1971Charcoal on paper47.5 x 63 cms
18 11/16 x 24 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled, 1971Charcoal on paper56.5 x 79 cms
22 3/16 x 31 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSummer Drawing, 1972Charcoal on paper75 x 100 cms
29 8/16 x 39 5/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchLandscape Study - Reflections III, 1974Oil on canvas100 x 127.64 cms
39 5/16 x 50 4/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchFrozen Fields and Stars, 1975Print52.2 x 44.3 cms
20 8/16 x 17 7/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchIris II, 1975Screenprint52 x 63.4 cms
20 7/16 x 24 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchPond, 1975Screenprint52 x 63.4 cms
20 7/16 x 24 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchPond in Dorset, 1975Screenprint52 x 63.2 cms
20 7/16 x 24 14/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchReflected Landscape, 1975Screenprint59.4 x 78.7 cms
23 6/16 x 30 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchReflections Study, 1975Charcoal on paper88 x 113 cms
34 10/16 x 44 7/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSeaflower, 1975Screenprint52 x 63.4 cms
20 7/16 x 24 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSeascape, 1975Screenprint52 x 63.3 cms
20 7/16 x 24 14/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSeascape I, 1975Screenprint59.4 x 84 cms
23 6/16 x 33 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSeascape I, 1975Screenprint on paper59.4 x 84 cms
23 6/16 x 33 1/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSnowdrops, 1975Screenprint59.2 x 41.5 cms
23 4/16 x 16 5/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSnowdrops II, 1975Screenprint59.4 x 42 cms
23 6/16 x 16 8/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSunlit Beach I, 1975Screenprint51.7 x 63 cms
20 5/16 x 24 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSunlit Beach II, 1975Screenprint53.2 x 63.2 cms
20 15/16 x 24 14/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSunlit Pond, 1975Screenprint53 x 63.2 cms
20 13/16 x 24 14/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSunlit Pond II, 1975Screenprint52 x 63.2 cms
20 7/16 x 24 14/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchWave, 1975Screenprint52 x 63.5 cms
20 7/16 x 25 ins -
Edward MiddleditchPond with Reed, 1977Charcoal on paper55 x 74 cms
21 10/16 x 29 2/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchBlossom Study, 1978Charcoal on paper58.5 x 45.3 cms
23 1/16 x 17 13/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchBurning Stubble, 1980Charcoal on paper49 x 62 cms
19 4/16 x 24 6/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSelf Portrait, 1980-85Charcoal on paper25.3 x 18.4 cms
9 15/16 x 7 3/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchBeanfield I, 1981Charcoal on paper50 x 63 cms
19 10/16 x 24 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchCornfield, 1981Charcoal on paper62 x 50 cms
24 6/16 x 19 10/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSeascapeOil on canvas147 x 184.5 cms
57 13/16 x 72 10/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSpanish LandscapeOil on canvas96 x 118 cms
37 12/16 x 46 7/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchYellow RosesOil on board73.7 x 241.3 cms
29 1/16 x 95 ins -
Edward MiddleditchWooded Valley, 1968Acrylic on paper74 x 106 cms
29 2/16 x 41 11/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchFlood, 1969Acrylic on paper65 x 101 cms
25 9/16 x 39 12/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchGarden Landscape, 1969Acrylic on Canvas124 x 154 cms
48 13/16 x 60 10/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSummer Landscape, 1969Oil on canvas104 x 124 cms
40 15/16 x 48 13/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchUntitled, 1969Acrylic on paper76.5 x 119 cms
30 1/16 x 46 13/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchRiver and Trees, 1971Charcoal on paper56 x 71 cms
22 1/16 x 27 15/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchSeascape 1, 1974Oil on canvas116.5 x 139.5 cms
45 13/16 x 54 14/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchWave, 1974Oil on canvas123.5 x 154 cms
48 9/16 x 60 10/16 ins -
Edward MiddleditchCornfield, 1978Charcoal on paper49.5 x 62 cms
19 7/16 x 24 6/16 ins
Exhibitions
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Modern British Art
1 Sep - 23 Dec 2022Tony Bevan, Prunella Clough, John Davies, Derrick Greaves, Nigel Henderson, Leon Kossoff, Edward Middleditch, Peter Phillips, Paula Rego, Walter Richard Sickert, Jack Smith and Aubrey Williams.Read more -
Modern British Art 2022
29 Mar - 31 May 2022Read more -
Edward Middleditch
Drawing from the Estate. 24 Jan - 18 Feb 2022James Hyman is pleased to present an exhibition of major drawings from the Estate of Edward Middleditch.Read more -
Edward Middleditch
The Pencil of Nature 7 - 30 Jan 2015Focused on the artist's meticulous later works, the exhibition explores his painstaking and obsessive observation of nature. At the heart of the exhibition are meticulous drawings of fields of crops...Read more -
Twentieth Century British Art 2012
6 - 21 Dec 2012Artists whose work is presented include: Frank Auerbach Tony Bevan John Bratby Edward Burra Jake & Dinos Chapman Geoffrey Clarke Prunella Clough John Davies Eric Gill David Hockney Gary Hume...Read more -
From Ivon Hitchens to the Kitchen-Sink. Re-examining the British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale (1956)
26 Jan - 10 Mar 2012The British Pavilion at the Venice Biennale of 1956 is today chiefly remembered for its presentation of the kitchen-sink painters - John Bratby, Derrick Greaves, Edward Middleditch and Jack Smith....Read more -
Edward Middleditch. Sea and Sky
23 Jan - 1 Mar 2008One of the leading Modern British Artists of the last fifty years, Edward Middleditch first gained prominence in the mid 1950s as a `kitchen-sink' painter, along with John Bratby, Derrick...Read more -
Home and Away
Michael Andrews, Peter de Francia, Derrick Greaves, Robert Medley, Edward Middleditch, William Townsend, Arnold van Praag 12 Dec 2006 - 19 Jan 2007Read more -
Edward Middleditch. Water and Light
20 Sep - 3 Nov 2006In Edward Middleditch's Summer Landscape (1969) and its companion Garden Landscape (1969) a rhythmic row of trees stretches endlessly across the picture plane and a series of flowers expands before...Read more
Publications
Events
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British Art Fair 2022
29 Sep - 2 Oct 2022Founded in 1988, British Art Fair is the only fair dedicated to Modern and contemporary British art. Each year, fifty leading dealers exhibit paintings, drawings,...Read more -
London Art Fair 2022
20 - 24 Apr 2022We are looking forward to exhibiting at the rescheduled London Art Fair in April. Our specially curated presentation will focus on important Modern British paintings...Read more
Art Fairs
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British Art Fair 2022
29 Sep - 2 Oct 2022Founded in 1988, British Art Fair is the only fair dedicated to Modern and contemporary British art. Each year, fifty leading dealers exhibit paintings, drawings,...Read more -
London Art Fair 2022
20 - 24 Apr 2022We are looking forward to exhibiting at the rescheduled London Art Fair in April. Our specially curated presentation will focus on important Modern British paintings...Read more