Edward Seago Paintings
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.to
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Artist: Edward Seago
Venetian Façade Atmospheric Impressionist Painting of Venice Canals, Water
By Edward Seago
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed Size: 34.5" x 28"
Venetian Facade captures the atmospheric allure of Venice with Seago’s characteristic elegance and restraint. Rendered in soft, muted tones, the painting depicts a quiet canal-front façade. Its arches...
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20th Century Impressionist Edward Seago Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Low Water on the Orwell Impressionist Landscape of English Harbour, River, Boats
By Edward Seago
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Framed Size: 33" x 43" - Signed 'Edward Seago' bottom left
Edward Seago’s Low Water on the Orwell captures the calm beauty of the Suffolk estuary with his characteristic blend of r...
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20th Century Impressionist Edward Seago Paintings
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Oil, Panel
Twentieth Century Marine Oil Painting of The Cutty Sark Tall Ship at Greenwich
By Edward Seago
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Marine Oil on Panel depicting the iconic Cutty Sark Tall Sailing Ship in dry dock at Greenwich by one of the undisputed masters of the Mid Twentieth Century. Belov...
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Mid-20th Century English School Edward Seago Paintings
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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 Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
$80,259
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 Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Twentieth Century Watercolour Portrait and Equine Study
By Edward Seago
Located in ludlow, GB
Twentieth Century Watercolour Portrait and Equine Study showing Clowns and Circus Horses.
This is highly typical of one of the important strands of Edward Seago's work - he was fascinated by the Circus and by the Travelling community.
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Early 20th Century Naturalistic Edward Seago Paintings
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Serene Seago Landscape Oil Painting of Reclining Figure Reading by a Riverbank
By Edward Seago
Located in London, GB
Edward SEAGO (1910-1974, British)
Seated Figure Reading by a River
Oil on canvas
Stamped signature on reverse
Framed 18 ½ x 22 ¾ inches
Provenance: Private Estate, Maryland
A beaut...
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Mid-20th Century Impressionist Edward Seago Paintings
Materials
Oil
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