About the artist
Scottish artist Elizabeth Blackadder was well known for her wide talent in painting and printmaking. Born in Falkirk, she studied at the Edinburgh College of Art and University from 1949-1955. She meticulously created pieces, often working on multiple paintings for months. Besides her teaching at the Edinburgh College of Art, she created detailed portrayals of cats and flowers later in her career. Remarkably, Blackadder was the first woman admitted to both the Royal Scottish Academy and the Royal Academy.