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Edward Seago Art

British, 1910-1974
Edward Seago was born in Norwich in 1910, the son of a coal merchant. Aged seven he developed a heart complaint so, whilst bedridden for several years he took to painting scenes from his bedroom window to help pass the time. His parents, who were ambitious for him to pursue a career in business, discouraged his obvious burgeoning talent. However, on recovering Seago studied briefly at the Royal Drawing School where he received a prize in recognition of his talent. Whilst there he was taught landscape painting by Bertram Priestman and the only official art training he had. Seago served in the Royal Engineers in World War II. When he was invalided out in 1944 he was invited instead to record the Italian Campaign in paint. In 1953 he was made official artist of the Coronation in public recognition of his remarkable association with the Royal Family. Prince Charles was “totally captivated by the unique way in which he could convey atmosphere on canvas and by the living texture of his paintings”, when he saw Seago’s work at a show at St James’ Palace in 1956. As a young man Seago had joined a circus in reaction to his childhood confinement. Travelling provided material for many early paintings, as well as two illustrated books chronicling circus life. Seago continued to travel throughout his life, later often sailing in his own yacht, but he always returned to the “cool greens and greys” of his East Anglian home in Ludham on the Norfolk broads. His were among the first exhibitions for which people queued, notably at Colnaghi’s in 1945 and then at Marlborough Fine Art, while other prestigious galleries the world over have successfully exhibited Seago’s work ever since. The level of worldwide popularity is all the more remarkable when one often reads of Seago being described as a very English painter. True, he was brought up in East Anglia, studied under Sir John Arnesby Brown and embraced many of the values of the Norwich School painters; but, as James Reid, his biographer, has said, while Seago’s subject matter evolved within a fundamentally traditional genre, his methodology, style and technique contributed to an innovative interpretation of the rural, urban and marine scene. Edward Seago was one of the most popular and talented English landscape painters of the last century. His annual post-war exhibitions were always a great success and quickly sold out, and his work is still widely sought after. His association with the Royal family started after he met the Duke of Edinburgh and he was invited to accompany him sailing, he eventually taught the then Prince of Wales to paint, the Queen and the Queen Mother were both avid collectors of his work and he was great friends with both of them.
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Artist: Edward Seago
On the Sands
On the Sands

On the Sands

By Edward Seago

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 16 x 24 inches Framed Size: 23 x 31 inches Signed lower left

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Edward Seago Art

Materials

Canvas, Oil

The Lieutenance, Honfleur
The Lieutenance, Honfleur

The Lieutenance, Honfleur

By Edward Seago

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on Canvas Canvas Size: 20 x 30 inches Framed Size: 27 x 37 inches Signed lower left

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Edward Seago Art

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Canvas, Oil

Harbour Cafes, Ostend
Harbour Cafes, Ostend

Harbour Cafes, Ostend

By Edward Seago

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on canvas Canvas size: 18 x 24 inches Framed size: 24 x 20 inches Signed lower left

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Edward Seago Art

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Canvas, Oil

Cattle Shading Along the River Bure, Norfolk
Cattle Shading Along the River Bure, Norfolk

Cattle Shading Along the River Bure, Norfolk

By Edward Seago

Located in Belgravia, London, London

Oil on board Board size: 13.75 x 20 inches Framed size: 18 x 24 inches Signed lower left

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20th Century Impressionist Edward Seago Art

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Oil, Board

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"Low Tide, Pin Mill, Suffolk" Boats at low tide.
"Low Tide, Pin Mill, Suffolk" Boats at low tide.

"Low Tide, Pin Mill, Suffolk" Boats at low tide.

By Edward Seago

Located in ludlow, GB

Edward Seago is one of Britain's most celebrated 20th century painters, he was patronised by the royal family and of course taught King Charles to paint. He was proficient in both oils and watercolours and his most sought after works are of his native Suffolk landscape. Pin Mill...

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"Travellers"

"Travellers"

By Edward Seago

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The Bure Valley

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Edward Brian Seago (1910-1974) "The Bure Valley" 1938 Oil on Artist's Board Monogrammed and Dated Lower Right Estate Stamped and Titled Verso Panel...

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