At the end of the Napoleonic wars, Edridge was one of the first British artists to cross the Channel for sketching tours. He made an excursion to Paris and Normandy in 1817 and again two years later.

A 'conversation piece' showing Michael Bryan, his wife and five children. Assembled on terrace with park scenery on the left and drapery and architecture as a backdrop. Ward made engravings from Bryan ...

The five works are: Frog and Ox; Hare and Tortoise; Gnat and Lion; Frog, Mouse and Kite; Peacock and Magpie (main illustration). One of the prime objectives of the Fry Art Gallery is to collect and ...