Edward Eldridge

Edward Mead Eldridge (1837-1912) was a Brunanter impressionist painter famous in the 19th century.

Biography
Eldridge was born in Cape Cross, Cape Cross Parish to William and Ida Eldgridge. His parents were of Anglo-American origin, and William's grandfather had come from Virginia in the late 1700s.

Edward began drawing in the late 1850s and moved to painting in the 1860s.

Legacy
Eldridge's painting inspired the early 20th century postimpressionists, most notably Marie Durand. Eldridge made around 88 paintings, 312 drwaings and several watercolors, many of which survive to this day. His work is highly valued and many of his paintings can be found in the National Art Museum.