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Peter Douglas Edwards Peintures les plus populaires

The 25 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards our visitors ask for most, ranked by popularity and presented one by one, with the specification and the price of each hand-painted reproduction.

Edition 2026 · 25 artworks Each artwork painted to order
Toile de lin · Certificat d'authenticité · Livraison dans le monde entier Peter Douglas Edwards · né(e) en 1955

Young Woman on the Bridge at Llangollen

1995 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 102 x 81 cm

Peter Douglas Edwards’ ‘Young Woman on the Bridge at Llangollen’ – a vibrant oil painting capturing nature & solitude. Realistic yet impressionistic, explore its textured brushstrokes and evocative gaze.

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 1 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Sir Christopher Zeeman (b.1925), Principal (1988–1995)

1993 · Hertford College, Oxford · original 90 x 80 cm

Peter Douglas Edwards’ oil painting depicts Sir Christopher Zeeman amidst complex equations – a vibrant portrait of intellect & contemplation. Expressive realism & impasto create depth.

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 2 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Bobby Charlton

1991 · original 214 x 157 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 3 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$1286157 × 214 cm Commission at original size

Study for a Portrait of Derec Llwyd Morgan (b.1943)

2004 · Aberystwyth University School of Art Museum And Galleries, Aberystwyth · original 91 x 71 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 4 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$38471 × 91 cm Commission at original size

Professor Peter Mathias (b.1928), Master of Downing College (1987–1995)

1990 · Peintures de Propriété des Collèges, Cambridge · original 173 x 122 cm

Admire Peter Douglas Edwards’ 1990 oil portrait of Professor Mathias – a realistic & detailed depiction of a legal figure. Warm tones, rich texture & striking composition.

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 5 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$873122 × 173 cm Commission at original size

Kazuo Ishiguro

1995 · original 75 x 56 cm

Explore Peter Douglas Edwards’ ‘Kazuo Ishiguro,’ a captivating 1995 oil painting featuring introspective Kazuo Ishiguro. Admire its realistic style & subtle color palette – a unique portrait.

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 6 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$30856 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Griff Rhys Jones (b.1953)

2005 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 49 x 39 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 7 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$23139 × 49 cm Commission at original size

Baroness Blackstone, Master (1987–1997)

1997 · Birkbeck, Londres · original 122 x 92 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 8 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$54492 × 122 cm Commission at original size

John Jones

1995 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 77 x 56 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 9 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$31256 × 77 cm Commission at original size

Derec Llwyd Morgan (b.1943), Vice Chancellor (1994–2004)

2004 · Aberystwyth University School of Art Museum And Galleries, Aberystwyth · original 130 x 100 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 10 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$603100 × 130 cm Commission at original size

Ryan Giggs (b.1973)

2007 · Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru / The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth · original 92 x 69 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 11 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$38069 × 92 cm Commission at original size

Sir William Asscher, MD, FRCP

1996 · St George’s Hospital, Londres · original 92 x 72 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 12 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$39072 × 92 cm Commission at original size

Young Woman on a Bridge at Llangollen

original 81 x 192 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 13 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$688192 × 81 cm Commission at original size

John Elfed Jones (b.1933), President of University of Wales Lampeter, St David's University College (1992–1998)

View the most popular artwork of Peter Douglas Edwards ranked #14: John Elfed Jones (b.1933), President of University of Wales Lampeter, St David's University College (1992–1998)

1998 · original 120 x 80 cm

Admire Peter Douglas Edwards’ realistic oil painting of John Elfed Jones fishing. A serene rural portrait in traditional realism, showcasing detail & natural beauty.

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 14 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$48980 × 120 cm Commission at original size

Hughie Higgins, Boatyard Owner, Heswall, Wirral

1996 · original 76 x 56 cm

Admire 'Hughie Higgins, Boatyard Owner' by Peter Douglas Edwards – a captivating 1996 oil painting showcasing a thoughtful portrait in traditional style. Explore its rich blues & browns, impasto texture, and timeless appeal.

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 15 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$31056 × 76 cm Commission at original size

Sir Kyffin Williams in His Studio Seated in front of His Painting, ‘Waterfall, Cwmorthin’, 3rd–4th June, 2003

View the most popular artwork of Peter Douglas Edwards ranked #16: Sir Kyffin Williams in His Studio Seated in front of His Painting, ‘Waterfall, Cwmorthin’, 3rd–4th June, 2003

2003 · original 101 x 76 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 16 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$42576 × 101 cm Commission at original size

John Robert Stratford Dugdale (1923–1994), Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire (1975–1994)

View the most popular artwork of Peter Douglas Edwards ranked #17: John Robert Stratford Dugdale (1923–1994), Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire (1975–1994)

1989 · Shrewsbury Shirehall, Shropshire · original 75 x 60 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 17 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$31860 × 75 cm Commission at original size

Lord Kenyon (1917–1993), 1st Chairman of Clwyd Fine Arts Trust, President of the National Museum of Wales (1952–1957), and a Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery (1953–1988)

View the most popular artwork of Peter Douglas Edwards ranked #18: Lord Kenyon (1917–1993), 1st Chairman of Clwyd Fine Arts Trust, President of the National Museum of Wales (1952–1957), and a Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery (1953–1988)

1992 · original 77 x 51 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 18 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$29951 × 77 cm Commission at original size

The Three Muses, from Penley Maelor School

original 102 x 81 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 19 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Susan Mitchell, Treasurer (1996–2002) and Her Husband John

2002 · Christ’s Hospital, Horsham · original 198 x 102 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 20 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$842102 × 198 cm Commission at original size

Sir Derek Roberts

1999 · original 99 x 79 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 21 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$43079 × 99 cm Commission at original size

Sir Peter Middleton (b.1934), Chancellor of the University of Sheffield (since 1999)

View the most popular artwork of Peter Douglas Edwards ranked #22: Sir Peter Middleton (b.1934), Chancellor of the University of Sheffield (since 1999)

2009 · original 122 x 86 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 22 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$51986 × 122 cm Commission at original size

Principal Struther Arnott (b.1934)

1994 · original 223 x 150 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 23 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$1281150 × 223 cm Commission at original size

Fisherman, Bangor on Dee

1996 · original 101 x 76 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 24 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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Same size as the original$42576 × 101 cm Commission at original size

Tyrone O'Sullivan (b.1945)

1998 · original 102 x 76 cm

Technique: Huile peinte à la main sur toile de lin
Fabriqué par: Sur commande, par un peintre professionnel
Popularity: No. 25 of 33 artworks by Peter Douglas Edwards
Livraison: Partout dans le monde, environ 5 semaines

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The artist

Peter Douglas Edwards

né(e) en 1955

L'essentiel en bref

Creative periodsmature period
Top 3 worksYoung Woman on the Bridge at Llangollen, Sir Christopher Zeeman (b.1925), Principal (1988–1995), Bobby Charlton
Typical colorstons terreux
Copyright statusUnder copyright
Color intensityéquilibré, monochromatique
Topics exploredportrait

Biography

The Soul Behind the Surface: The Artistry of Peter Douglas Edwards

In the realm of contemporary British portraiture, few artists possess the ability to bridge the gap between mere physical likeness and profound psychological depth as masterfully as Peter Douglas Edwards. Born on November 20, 1955, Edwards has spent his career refining a visual language that speaks to the very essence of his subjects. His journey into the heart of human expression began with formal studies at Shrewsbury School and Cheltenham Art College, where he laid the technical foundations that would later support his more experimental and emotive explorations. To look upon an Edwards portrait is not simply to see a face, but to encounter a narrative—a carefully constructed moment of intimacy captured through vibrant color palettes and a signature use of textured, impasto brushstrokes.

The early trajectory of his career was marked by immediate and significant recognition within the prestigious circles of the British art establishment. His debut in the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in 1980 served as a herald for his talent, particularly when his self-portrait caught the eye of the esteemed collector Sir Brinsley Ford. This early validation paved the way for a series of commissions that would define his legacy. Perhaps most notably, Edwards became an artist deeply entwined with the literary landscape of his era. His 1986 portrait of The Liverpool Poets, acquired by the National Portrait Gallery, demonstrated his unique capacity to translate the rhythmic spirit and cultural weight of poetry into the static medium of oil on canvas.

A Legacy of Literary and Cultural Icons

Edwards’ relationship with the National Portrait Gallery remains one of the most fruitful collaborations in modern portraiture. Working alongside Robin Gibson, the gallery's Chief Curator of the 20th Century Collection, Edwards embarked on an ambitious artistic odyssey. This partnership culminated in the landmark 1990 exhibition, “Contemporary Poets,” a monumental undertaking featuring seventeen large-scale canvases that depicted twenty influential poets alongside their own verses. Through this project, Edwards did more than paint individuals; he synthesized artistic vision with literary understanding, creating a multidisciplinary experience that celebrated the symbiotic relationship between the written and the visual word.

Beyond the world of letters, Edwards has been entrusted with the task of immortalizing some of the most iconic figures of British culture. His 1991 portrait of football legend Sir Bobby Charlton, unveiled by Bobby Moore to commemorate the 25th anniversary of England's World Cup victory, stands as a testament to his ability to capture national icons with both nuance and sensitivity. This talent for portraying greatness extends to diverse fields, from the cinematic and literary heights of Kazuo Ishiguro to the athletic prowess of Ryan Giggs. Each subject is treated not as a celebrity, but as a human being, often rendered with a subdued palette or a focused light that invites the viewer into a state of quiet contemplation.

Technical Mastery and Critical Triumph

The technical evolution of Peter Douglas Edwards is characterized by a sophisticated command over light, shadow, and texture. While many of his works utilize bold, energetic brushwork to create dimension, he is equally capable of profound subtlety. In his portrait of Kazuo Ishiguro, for instance, the artist employs a more restrained approach, using soft transitions and a focused composition to mirror the introspective nature of the Nobel laureate. This versatility allows him to navigate between the impasto textures found in works like 'Hughie Higgins, Boatyard Owner'—where rich blues and browns create a tactile, weathered atmosphere—and the more delicate, psychological studies that define his most celebrated gallery pieces.

The pinnacle of his critical acclaim arrived in 1994, when he was honored with the prestigious BP Portrait Award for his work Portrait of an Artist's Model. This achievement not only solidified his standing among his peers but also opened doors to further high-profile commissions that would shape the landscape of modern British figurative art. Today, the works of Peter Douglas Edwards reside in some of the world's most significant institutions, including:

The National Portrait Gallery, London: Housing a collection of his most vital literary and sporting portraits.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York: Preserving his contributions to the international canon of portraiture.
The National Library of Wales: Featuring his evocative depictions of cultural figures.
The Ulster Museum, Belfast: Showcasing his engagement with regional and contemporary identities.

Through a lifetime of dedicated observation, Edwards has proven that the portrait is never merely a record of appearance, but a profound exploration of identity, memory, and the enduring human spirit.

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