Cedric Morris

Cedric Morris

Sir Cedric Lockwood Morris, 9th Baronet (11 December 1889 – 8 February 1982) was a British artist, art teacher and plantsman. He was born in Swansea but worked mainly in East Anglia. As an artist he is best known for his portraits, flower paintings and landscapes.

Read more about Cedric Morris:  Early Life, Cornwall, Paris and London, Country Life, East Anglian School of Painting and Drawing, Later Life, List of Some Works in Public Galleries, List of Plants Named After Cedric Morris

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    I’ve created a hundred times the monster that my father made.
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