Mary Fedden
1915–2012 · British · 31 artworks
Naïve Art (Primitivism)Simplified formsBold color palettesFlat perspectiveStrong outlinesDecorative patterns
artist bio
Mary Fedden was a British artist known for her vibrant and joyful still life paintings. Her work is characterized by a simplified, almost naive style, with a focus on color and composition, making her a significant figure in 20th-century British art.
what you'll learn
Studying Fedden's work allows students to explore simplified forms, bold color palettes, and the principles of still life composition. Students can learn how to create engaging and expressive paintings using a limited range of techniques.
related: Henri Rousseau, Alfred Wallis, Christopher Wood
31 artworks
Winter Still Life with Candle
1950
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Desert
1989
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Still life with pears and onions
1992
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Still life, Merindol
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Leaves
1963
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Lilies and Lemons
2007
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Still Life with Fruit and Flowers
1988
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Peacock Feather Still Life
2009
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Coastal landscape
1973
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Flowers in a vase with lemon
1987
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Aubergine and flowers
1968
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Lunch in the port
1964
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Still life with pineapple and butterfly
2008
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Red Jug
1968
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Mauve Still Life
1968
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The Graveyard
1958
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Minorets
1968
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Irish Fishermen
1988
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Blue
2006
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The White Hyacinth
1984
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Irish Lillies (Lillies in the Moonlight)
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The Etching Table
1971
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Three Cherries
2000
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Still life with bottle and shells
2006
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The Moon
2008
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Yellow Butterfly
2008
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Bowl of Eggs
1985
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The Checked Mug
1986
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Lanzarote
1977
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Ben's Box
1994
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Still life with fruit
1997
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