Arnold Frances Shrapnel Beardsley 1915-1998
"It is the past memories of this beautiful area that I wish to paint. I have over the years painted many beautiful things but still in my mind is a gallery filled with scenes as restless and changing as the sea which is my main subject. My desire is to transfer the pictures of my mind to canvas and I hope give pleasure to the people who buy them"
Arnold F S Beardsley
Arnold Francis Shrapnel Beardsley, born in 1915, was a British painter renowned for his evocative moonlit landscapes and seascapes. Often referred to as "The Moonlight Painter," Beardsley had a prolific career centered in Hampshire and Sussex.
His works are celebrated for their atmospheric portrayal of nocturnal scenes, capturing the subtle interplay of light and shadow under the moon's glow.
While Beardsley's art has been featured in various exhibitions and auctions, detailed personal information about his life remains limited. Nonetheless, his legacy endures through his distinctive contributions to British landscape painting, particularly his masterful renderings of moonlit scenes.