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This website is dedicated to preserving and sharing the artistic and literary heritage of Arthur Romilly Fedden, his wife Katharine Waldo Douglas, and their son Robin Fedden. It brings together their paintings, writings and historical contributions, offering a curated insight into their lives and work.

Through ongoing research, cataloguing and publication, the platform supports the documentation of Romilly Fedden’s artwork and invites collectors, historians and enthusiasts to contribute to this growing archive.

Explore a unique collection of watercolours, travel writing and cultural history that captures moments of the past and keeps the Fedden legacy alive for future generations.

Arthur Romilly Fedden, his paintings and drawings, his wife Katharine Waldo Douglas, her literary works and their son Robin Fedden and his literary oeuvre.

Thanks to the dedicated research and commitment of the Basque cultural association Giltzarri of St Jean de Luz, Romilly and Katharine’s work has been brought into focus. Giltzarri has realised a charming French edition of ‘The Basque Country’ with Romilly’s illustrations and new material on their lives.

It is a personal travel account weaving together social, cultural, historical and linguistic aspects of this remarkable French region. It is a valuable record of the past.


We are compiling a catalogue raisonné of Romilly’s artwork and would love to hear from anybody who owns one of his works, or knows about a work in a collection or in private hands outside Britain.

We are particularly interested in his pictures of the Basque Country, North Africa and France.

Editions Kilika     www.editions-kilika.fr     ISBN: 979-10-94405-71-0

Biographies

ARTHUR ROMILLY FEDDEN 1875-1939

ARTHUR ROMILLY FEDDEN 1875-1939

Watercolourist, writer, fly fisherman and gourmet. Watercolour used in a fluid manner “the wet brush method” distinguishes Romilly’s watercolours and made him a respected teacher.
KATHARINE WALDO DOUGLAS, CBE  1870 – 1939

KATHARINE WALDO DOUGLAS, CBE  1870 – 1939

Wife of Romilly, novelist and translator When not focused on writing and researching books, Katharine immersed herself in charitable works or accompanied her husband, Romilly,...
ROBIN FEDDEN, CBE   1908 – 1977

ROBIN FEDDEN, CBE   1908 – 1977

Writer, mountaineer, poet, worked for the National Trust Robin has been described by friends as “the embodiment of civilised elegance”. He had infectious gaiety, enthusiasm...

Our Core Values

Heritage

Heritage

We preserve and honour the cultural and artistic legacy of the Fedden family with accuracy and respect.
Authenticity

Authenticity

We present work and information with integrity, ensuring it remains true to its original context and intent.
Discovery

Discovery

We encourage exploration, research and shared knowledge, inviting others to engage with and contribute to this evolving archive.
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