Still Life with Fruits & Nuts on a Ledge

Edward Ladell’s obituary in The Essex County Standard considered him “the foremost man of his day in fruit painting.” He was entirely self-taught. Ladell became immensely successful and is recognized as the finest English still-life painter of his generation. He specialized in still-lifes composed of fruit, flowers and a variety of objects, including glass, tankards, china vases and bird’s nests. His technique achieved an astonishing degree of realism. The works of Ladell are collected by many museums in Europe, including the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Essex and the Harrogate City Art Gallery.