A guide to the work of Edmund Blampied

Edmund Blampied was born on March 30, 1886, in Jersey and became a celebrated artist known for his prolific and important contributions to the world of etching, lithography, and illustration. He displayed a natural talent for drawing from a young age and pursued formal education at the Jersey School of Art. His skills were further honed at the Lambeth School of Art in London, where he studied under Philip Connard and William Lee-Hankey, both notable figures in the art world.

His works are prized for their technical skill, emotional depth, and keen observation of everyday life. He had an exceptional ability to capture the essence of his subjects, often focusing on rural scenes. He frequently referenced his beloved Jersey, a recurrent theme in his work. He was also skilled at character studies, as exemplified in his political cartoons and caricatures. His mastery of etching allowed him to create intricate details and varied textures, while his lithographs are celebrated for their dynamic compositions and rich tonal contrasts.

^{Edmund Blampied 'Surf Riders'}

^{Sold for £11,000}

Blampied's most famous works are his etchings and lithographs depicting scenes from Jersey's rural life. "The Farmer's Wife," "The Barn," and "The Market Place" are a few examples that showcase his ability to bring ordinary moments to life with extraordinary skill. His illustrations for around 50 books, including J M Barrie's Peter Pan, further exemplify his versatility and artistic prowess.

He produced a prolific output during his life. Between 1905 and 1939 alone, over 600 issues of magazines recorded his work. He illustrated dust jackets for 150 books, copious examples of commercial work, and over 80 lithographs. Because of this diversity, his work is valued not only for its artistic merit but also for its contribution to early 20th-century British literature and culture.

^{Edmund Blampied 'Seaweed Harvesting, Jersey'}

^{Sold for £13,000}

Blampied's work was appreciated in his lifetime. He received the Gold medal for Lithography at the Paris International Exhibition in 1925, and his works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries and museums such as the British Museum, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Ashmolean Museum, and numerous others globally.

As a result of this prestige, there is a keen market for collectors of his work. The most recent sale of his work in February 2025 at Dawsons Auctioneers saw six individual lots of Blampied's work reach £37,000, the most expensive being the hugely evocative 'Seaweed Harvesting, Jersey' selling for £13,000, followed by the glorious 'Surf Riders' which fetched a price of £11,000. The success of the sale of these works demonstrated the enduring appeal of Blampied, who is often regarded as an artist who straddles the traditional and the modern.

^{Edmund Blampied 'Vraicking, Jersey; Study of flowers'}

^{Sold for £7,500}

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