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Frederick Morgan (1856-1927), a British painter
of the late nineteenth and early twentieth
centuries, was known in his day for his paintings
of children, domestic scenes, animals and
portraits. His works were very popular and were
often reproduced. His use of light creates a
feeling of liveliness and captures the innocence
of childhood. The children in his paintings have
bright eyes and rosy cheeks and seem
illuminated with youthful purity.
Morgan also favored pastoral scenes of apple
gatherers playing and working in the orchards
of late nineteenth century England. We can
feel, through Morgan’s renderings, the integrity
of these farm folk and the simplicity of their lives.
His pieces were displayed at such prominent
English institutions as the British Royal Academy,
the British Institution, the New Watercolor Society
and Grosvenor Gallery.
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