Edridge Collection

Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. Artist: Henry Edridge
Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Portrait of Edward Pocock R. N. small full length, Standing Beside a Beached Rowing Boat
824100 Portrait of Edward Pocock R.N. small full length, Standing Beside a Beached Rowing Boat at Low Tide, (pencil and watercolour) by Edridge

Portrait of a Man, Seated in Front of a Writing Desk, 1795-1800. Creator: Henry Edridge
Portrait of a Man, Seated in Front of a Writing Desk, 1795-1800. Inscription on verso identifies the sitter as Henry Duncombe (1728-1818), a Yorkshire gentleman who entered Parliament in 1780

Messinger Monsey, 18th century. Artist: Henry Edridge
Messinger Monsey, 18th century. Messenger Monsey (c1694-1788), English physician and humourist. From The Studio Volume 82. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1921]

Rev Henry Mortlock, (1789-1837), (1922). Artist: Henry Edridge
Rev. Henry Mortlock, (1789-1837). Henry Mortlock pictured in front of Cambridge University. From The Connoisseur Volume LXIII [Otto Limited, London, 1922.]

Paris: Notre Dame & Ile de la Cit. Edridge, Henry 1769 - 1821

WILLIAM WORDSWORTH (1770-1850). English poet: pencil drawing, 1805, by Henry Edridge

THOMAS COKE (1747-1814). British Methodist clergyman. Pencil drawing, 1799, by Henry Edridge

ROBERT SOUTHEY (1774-1843). English man of letters. Pencil, chalk and wash drawing, 1804, by Henry Edridge

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Henry Edridge was a talented artist who captured the essence of his subjects with great skill and precision. In Rue De La Grosse Horloge, Rouen, 1821, he transports us to a bustling street in France, where we can almost hear the sounds of horse-drawn carriages and feel the energy of the people passing by. One of Edridge's most notable works is Portrait of Edward Pocock R. N. , small full length, Standing Beside a Beached Rowing Boat. This painting showcases Pocock's strength and determination as he stands confidently next to his boat. The attention to detail in this piece is remarkable; you can see every ripple in the water and every strand of hair on Pocock's head. In another portrait titled Portrait of a Man, Seated in Front of a Writing Desk, 1795-1800, Edridge captures the intellectual intensity of his subject. The man sits at his desk engrossed in thought or perhaps writing something profound, and is as if we are witnessing a moment frozen in time. Edridge's talent for portraiture extends beyond just individuals; he also painted scenes from everyday life. Messinger Monsey depicts an 18th-century scene filled with vibrant colors and lively characters going about their daily routines. Rev Henry Mortlock (1789-1837) is another captivating subject brought to life by Edridge's brushstrokes. With each stroke carefully placed on canvas, Mortlock seems almost lifelike - you can almost hear him speak or catch glimpses into his thoughts. Edridge did not limit himself to portraits alone; he also captured breathtaking landscapes such as Paris: Notre Dame & Ile de la Cité. Through delicate brushwork and vivid colors, he brings these iconic landmarks to life before our eyes. Among Edridge's many subjects were famous figures like William Wordsworth and Horatio Nelson.