Category: Cats in Art

The Cats of Elizabeth Blackadder

By Ed on Jul 27, 2011 | In About Cats, Cats in Art | Send feedback »

Well, Norman and I just love these paintings....

Dame Elizabeth Blackadder RA was born on 24 September 1931 in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. She trained at Edinburgh University and Edinburgh College of Art (ECA).

Fred on top of cupboard
Fred on top of cupboard

Photograph Copyright: Elizabeth Blackadder

Her early work was influenced by the Scottist Colourist Joseph Crawhall and her teacher, William Gillies. In 1954 she travelled to Yugoslavia, Greece and Italy after receiving the Carnegie Travelling Scholarship.

Kikko on a rug
Kikko on a rug

Photograph Copyright: Elizabeth Blackadder

She still travels widely and exhibits throughout the world. From 1956 to 1986 she taught at ECA.

Venice Cats
Venice Cats

Photograph Copyright: Elizabeth Blackadder

Her signature subjects include landscapes, cats, flowers, still-lifes and portraits.

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