Het schilderij dat Maurice Codner beroemd maakte, is Mrs Hoy as Women's Auxiliary Air Force Officer (1939–1945) (1940). Digby Chamberlain (1896–1962) (1947) en Lieutenant Colonel Charles Herbert Gibson (1881–1962) (1950) volgen in de harten van verzamelaars en museumbezoekers. Van de 17 werken van Maurice Codner in onze catalogus zijn dit de 17 meest bewonderde, elk gepresenteerd met de datum, het museum en wat het uniek maakt.
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A woman sits upon the ground, her hands clasped in a quiet, steady repose. She wears the uniform of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, a garment of duty and structure. A hat rests upon her head, and a tie is knotted at her collar. Behind her, a field stretches out, a soft expanse of landscape that provides a grounded context to her presence. The light catches the folds of her…
Maurice Codner captures Digby Chamberlain in a moment of quiet composure. Seated in a chair and dressed in formal attire, the subject's posture suggests a man accustomed to the weight of his own presence. The dark, indeterminate background pushes the figure forward, isolating him as the singular focus of the composition. Light falls across his suit and face, defining the contours of his features and the texture of his clothing…
De vier onderwerpen die het meest voorkomen in deze meesterwerken, met van elk het mooiste voorbeeld.
De 5 musea met de meeste schilderijen op deze pagina.
| Museum | Stad | Werken van Maurice Codner | Schilderijen uit deze lijst |
|---|---|---|---|
 Institution of Mechanical Engineers |
Londen | 2 | C. A. Parsons (1854–1931), James Clayton (1869–1944) |
 Leeds General Infirmary |
Leeds | 1 | Digby Chamberlain (1896–1962) |
 The Munnings Art Museum |
Colchester | 1 | Sir Alfred Munnings Seated |
 Barnet Local Studies - Archives |
Londen | 1 | Alderman Mrs Sarah Jane Bannister |
 Guildhall Art Gallery |
Londen | 1 | Sir George Broadbridge (1869–1952), Lord Mayor of London (1936) |
A woman sits upon the ground, her hands clasped in a quiet, steady repose. She wears the uniform of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force, a garment of duty…
Mrs Hoy as Women's Auxiliary Air Force Officer (1939–1945) (1940). Daarna volgen Digby Chamberlain (1896–1962) (1947) en Lieutenant Colonel Charles Herbert Gibson (1881–1962) (1950).
52 jaar oud: Mrs Hoy as Women's Auxiliary Air Force Officer (1939–1945) dateert uit 1940 en Maurice Codner werd geboren in 1888.
Mrs Hoy as Women's Auxiliary Air Force Officer (1939–1945), Digby Chamberlain (1896–1962), Lieutenant Colonel Charles Herbert Gibson (1881–1962), Field Marshal Lord Milne (1866–1948), GCB, GCMG, DSO, DCL, LLD, K.St J, Percy Astins, CBE, JP, Sir Alfred Munnings Seated, Colonel C. E. Heathcote, CB, CMC, DSO, Sir Hugh Roberton (1874–1952), Charles Ffoulkes (1868–1947), CB, CBE, First Curator and Secretary of the Imperial War Museum, in the Uniform of Master of the Tower Armouries en Alderman Mrs Sarah Jane Bannister. De bovenstaande ranglijst vermeldt het jaar en het museum van elk werk.
Onze catalogus bevat 17 werken van Maurice Codner, gedateerd van 1928 tot 1950.
De meeste bevinden zich in Institution of Mechanical Engineers (Londen), Leeds General Infirmary (Leeds) en The Munnings Art Museum (Colchester). De bovenstaande tabel somt de musea één voor één op.
In 1940s: 7 van de 17 werken op deze pagina dateren uit die periode, waaronder Mrs Hoy as Women's Auxiliary Air Force Officer (1939–1945).
De oudste op deze pagina is Colonel C. E. Heathcote, CB, CMC, DSO (1928), de nieuwste Lieutenant Colonel Charles Herbert Gibson (1881–1962) (1950).
C. A. Parsons (1854–1931) en James Clayton (1869–1944) behoren tot de 2 werken op deze pagina die in het Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Londen worden bewaard.
In the vibrant tapestry of early twentieth-century British art, few figures possessed the dual mastery of form and light as Maurice Frederick Codner. Born in London on September 27, 1888, Codner emerged as a versatile force, navigating the delicate boundary between the tactile permanence of sculpture and the ephemeral beauty of portraiture. His artistic journey was one of profound observation, driven by an enduring fascination with the grandeur of the English countryside and the nuanced character of the individuals who inhabited it. Through his hands, the stillness of stone and the fluidity of oil paint both conspired to capture a specific, dignified era of British history.
Codner’s artistic foundation was laid within the prestigious halls of the Slade School of Fine Art, an environment that nurtured his technical precision. During these formative years, he studied alongside luminaries such as William Orpen and Henry Tonks, engaging in a creative dialogue that would shape his approach to composition and light. Under the guidance of Bertram MacDowell, Codner mastered the principles of tonal harmony and atmospheric perspective—elements that would later allow him to imbress his landscapes with a sense of living breath. This rigorous training provided him with more than just skill; it instilled a deep respect for traditional techniques that he would eventually marry with the experimental spirit of Impressionism.
While many recognize Codner for his ability to capture the human likeness, his contributions to the sculptural arts remain a cornerstone of his legacy. His reputation reached international heights through monumental commissions for the Bode Museum in Berlin, Germany. In works such as “The Shepherd,” Codner demonstrated an extraordinary ability to translate Impressionistic ideals—the play of light and the texture of nature—into three-dimensional reality. He approached sculpture not merely as a study of anatomy, but as an exploration of surface and emotion, much like his approach to painting.
In his paintings, Codner often employed a technique reminiscent of sculptural depth, utilizing textured impasto to create palpable irregularities on the canvas. This thick application of paint allowed him to mimic the rugged textures of the natural world, lending his landscapes an extraordinary level of detail and emotional weight. Whether he was working in the medium of clay or oil, his goal remained constant: to capture the essence of a subject through a sophisticated interplay of light, shadow, and physical presence.
Beyond the sweeping vistas of the countryside, Codner’s brush was frequently called upon to document the faces of his age. He became one of Britain's most sought-after portrait painters, possessing a rare ability to convey both the social stature and the inner humanity of his subjects. His portfolio serves as a historical record of mid-century British society, featuring an array of notable figures including:
This prolific career in portraiture was supported by his active involvement in prestigious artistic institutions. As a member and former honorary secretary of the Royal Society of Portrait Painters (RP), as well as a member of the Royal Academy (RA), the New English Art Club (NEAC), and the Paris Salon, Codner was deeply embedded in the professional fabric of the art world. His work did not merely exist within galleries; it lived within the halls of power and the hearts of the public, bridging the gap between high art and historical commemoration. When he passed away on March 10, 1958, he left behind a body of work that remains a vital window into the soul of a bygone Britain.
