Elizabeth Blackadder's Early Landscapes and Still Lifes Exhibited in Hampshire

The Jenna Burlingham Gallery in Kingsclere, Hampshire, is showcasing an exhibition called 'Quiet Observations, Landscapes and Interiors 1955 to 1975', which highlights early works by Elizabeth Blackadder, who lived from 1931 to 2021. Running from June 4 to July 4, 2026, the exhibition features wintry scenes from Tuscany and minimalist still lifes, stepping away from her usual floral and cat themes. Many artworks are being displayed for the first time, including gouache and watercolour landscapes from the 1950s created during a tough winter in Florence after Blackadder won a travelling scholarship. Her still lifes from the 1960s and 1970s showcase personal objects, evolving into more sophisticated designs. Jenna Burlingham, the gallery director, notes that the landscapes show simplified, almost abstract shapes. Entry is free, and pieces are for sale.