Rowland Suddaby was born in Kimberworth, Yorkshire, England. Suddaby studied at the Sheffield College of Art, from 1926–30, winning a scholarship there. He came to London in 1931, aged 19, married young and found it a real struggle to make a living, in those early years. However, his work was noticed by Rex Nan Kivell and consequently, he had a successful show, at the Wertheim Gallery, in London, in 1935. They were always ready to give new talented artists a showcase for their work/ Then, Rowland had a series of shows, from 1936, at the Redfern Gallery. He was regarded, by the latter, as their artist successor to Christopher Wood and he painted vigorous and atmospheric pictures, in London and Cornwall, in the mid to late 1930s, some very much in the “Wood tradition”. These paintings, in both oils and watercolors, had spontaneity and a sureness of touch, which caught the imagination of critics and collectors alike.
After the outbreak of war, Suddaby moved with his wife, Elizabeth and their daughter, Joanna to the Suffolk countryside, settling near Sudbury. He found the landscape and coastline of East Anglia, an inspiration for the trademark pictures, for which he is now most widely known. Once seen, his paintings of Suffolk fields, ponds, trees and wooden fences, remain in the memory, as they are both so evocative of the landscape and so distinctly Rowland Suddaby. During the 1940s and 50s, Suddaby continued his still-life painting, which also became very popular with visitors, to shows at the Leger Galleries and more locally, at the Colchester Art Society, of which he was also a founder member.
By the start of the 1960s, Suddaby had become increasingly interested in abstraction and started to experiment with his work, mainly in watercolor and gouache. It is, perhaps indicative of the fact, that he regarded these works as mainly for his pleasure and not for exhibition, which is why he didn't sign them. After his death, a rich collection of these abstracts came to light, work viewed by his family and others, as a very significant contribution to his life's work as an artist. Suddaby's work was acquired by many prominent collectors and public bodies, including the V & A Museum. There are 24 examples in the Government Art Collection alone.
Rowland Suddaby English Roses Still Life oil painting Modern British Art Framed
By Rowland Suddaby
Located in London, GB
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Oil, Board
$350
H 5.99 in W 5.99 in D 0.79 in
Eleanor Woolley, May Hill, Original landscape painting
By Eleanor Woolley
Located in Deddington, GB
May Hill by Eleanor Woolley [May 2021] original Oil Painting on Gesso Board Image size: H:15.2 cm x W:15.2 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:15.2 cm x W:15.2 cm x D:2cm Sold U...
Gesso, Oil, Board
$2,028
H 16 in W 16 in D 1.75 in
Wild Flowers in English Country Garden Colourful Painting by British Artist
By Angela Wakefield
Located in Preston, GB
Colourful painting of Wild Flowers in Sunshine in a beautiful English Country Garden by leading British Landscape Artist, Angela Wakefield. Ar...
Gesso, Paint, Mixed Media, Oil, Acrylic, Board, Fiberboard
$16,000
H 13.5 in W 15 in
"Architecture & Peonies" (2025) Original Realist Floral Still-Life Oil Painting
Located in Denver, CO
Sherrie McGraw has been at the forefront of the American Art scene for over thirty years. As a young woman in Oklahoma City in 1978, she was urged by her teachers Richard and Edith G...
Oil, Board
$237
H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 0.4 in
Sparkle on the loch, Original painting, Landscape, Nature, Tree
By Natalie Bird
Located in Deddington, GB
Oil on board - 3mm MDF. Scotland. Varnished, unframed ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Oil on Board 24 H x 18 W x 1 D cm (9.45 x 7.09 x 0.39 in) Sold unframed Please note that insitu images...
Oil, Board
$20,000
H 31 in W 27 in D 2 in
"Still Life with Rose Bouquets" Impressionist Oil of Canvasboard Painting Framed
By Martha Walter
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical depiction by Martha Walter of an interior morning scene of white, pink, and red roses arrangement in glass and ceramic vases on top of a table with a red mantel, and a bo...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$20,000
H 31 in W 27 in D 2 in
"Still Life with Roses and Fruit" Impressionist Oil of Canvasboard Painting
By Martha Walter
Located in New York, NY
A whimsical depiction by Martha Walter of an interior morning scene of white and pink roses arrangement in a glass vase on top of a table, and fruit on a decorated plate. In the background, the window overlooking the backyard, with the use of bold colors and strong contrasts makes Walter's work so striking and captivating. The flowers are executed with bold petals and exciting colors and this depiction is a wonderful scene done in her home. As an acclaimed American Impressionist painter and one of the premier female artists to be recognized within the fine arts community of the time, she was known for her bright plein-air beach scenes and domestic portraits. Martha Walter studied under William Merritt Chase and was greatly influenced by the then-established French Impressionists Edgar Degas, Camille Pissarro, Claude Monet, and Eugène Boudin. Walter's works took on a looser style; she also used black paint, a color often excluded by other Impressionists. The painting is on canvasboard with the Martha Walter Estate stamp on the reverse, and it comes housed in an antiqued champagne color...
Canvas, Oil, Board
$348
H 10.63 in W 15.75 in
Still Life in Green with Grapes, Plums, Pears, and Mushroom, Enzo Faraoni
By Enzo FARAONI
Located in Firenze, IT
Still Life in Green with Grapes, Plums, Pears, and Mushroom, Enzo Faraoni (Santo Stefano Magra, 1920 - Florence, 2017) Signed: Bottom right "E. Pharaohs." Technique: Oil on cardboar...
Oil, Cardboard
$26,000
H 20.25 in W 26.25 in
Mid-19th Century Signed Oil Painting of Raspberries Still Life
By George Henry Hall
Located in Fredericksburg, VA
Raspberries by George Henry Hall is a striking and beautifully refined still life painted in 1865, demonstrating the artist’s extraordinary attention to texture, color, and compositi...
Board, Oil
Iris Gardens
By Florence White Williams
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iris Gardens, c. 1920 – 30s, oil on board, signed lower right, 22 x 18 inches, notations verso includes title, artist’s name, and address Iris Garden is typical of Florence White Williams...
Oil, Board
$255
H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 0.12 in
Red Poppies Garden Painting Textured Floral Art Original Oil Artwork
By Marina Fisher
Located in Zofingen, AG
Brighten up your space with this stunning red poppies painting! Created with rich textures and vibrant colors, this original oil painting is perfect...
Oil, Cardboard
$625
H 13 in W 10 in D 1 in
"Dripping Dots - Coco Chanel" Colorful Pop Art Chanel Perfume Bottle Painting
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This piece is part of an exciting new collection depicting iconic "Chanel N°5" with the artists "Dripping Dots" style. Focused on a pointillistic technique, the paint is able to capt...
Glass, Mixed Media, Oil, Board
Untitled (Bouquet of Flowers in a Blue Vase)
Located in Surfside, FL
in this Shabby Chic painting the artist takes as his subject matter an inanimate object, a vase with flowers. The artist uses controlled brushstrokes, and emphasizes on quality over ...
Oil, Board
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H 20.01 in W 24.02 in
Rowland Suddaby (1912-1972) Mid 20thC Oil, Boats at The Stade
By Rowland Suddaby
Located in Corsham, GB
A serene oil painting in muted colours, of a quiet dry dock scene at The Stade, a shingle beach in Hastings Old Town. Atmospheric light is picked out a picket fence in the foreground...
Oil
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H 20.01 in W 24.02 in
Rowland Suddaby (1912-1972) Mid 20thC Oil, Boats at The Stade
By Rowland Suddaby
Located in Corsham, GB
A serene oil painting in muted colours, of a quiet dry dock scene at The Stade, a shingle beach in Hastings Old Town. Atmospheric light is picked out a picket fence in the foreground...
Oil
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H 20.01 in W 24.02 in
Rowland Suddaby (1912-1972) Mid 20thC Oil, Boats at The Stade
By Rowland Suddaby
Located in Corsham, GB
A serene oil painting in muted colours, of a quiet dry dock scene at The Stade, a shingle beach in Hastings Old Town. Atmospheric light is picked out a picket fence in the foreground...
Oil
Rowland Suddaby - Mid 20th Century Oil, Harbour
By Rowland Suddaby
Located in Corsham, GB
Rowland Suddaby - Original Mid 20th Century Oil. Signed. On panel. Minor abrasions to painted surface.
Oil