James Seymour Prints and Multiples
British, 1702-1752
James Seymour was an English painter, widely recognized for his equestrian art. He was born in London. His father was an amateur artist and art dealer, whose other business dealings as a banker, goldsmith, and diamond merchant afforded young Seymour the leisure time to study art on his own, either his father's or the art at the Virtuosi Club of St. Luke - a gentleman's club his father belonged to, specializing in art. In a short time, the boy was a self-taught artist, familiar with many of the prominent artists of the period. Seymour's love for art was matched only by his love for horses. He began spending time at racetracks early on, and before long found himself absorbed in the sport - drawing, painting, owning, breeding and racing horses. Seymour’s art proved popular among the prominent sporting families of the day, eventually garnering Seymour patrons in Sir William Jolliffe and Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset. Jolliffe's love for horses and art proved great, and his will would later establish an equestrian statue in Hampshire. In time, Seymour's work and fame had spread throughout Europe and America. Though ultimately his love for horseracing led to his financial ruin, Seymour still ranks among the most important early sporting artists, together with John Wootton and Peter Tillemans being considered one of the three founders of the sporting school.
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Artist: James Seymour
A Standing Leap at a Gate
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752)
A Standing Leap at a Gate
Mezzotint with hand colouring
Image size 10 x 14 in
Framed size 16 1/2 x 20 in
James Seymour was an English artist renowned for h...
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Mezzotint
'Ironsides' a famous Hunter belonging to the Earl of Halifax
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752)
'Ironsides' a famous Hunter belonging to the Earl of Halifax
Mezzotint by R. Houston
Image size 9 1/4 x 13 1/4 in
Framed size 12 x 16 in
James Seymour was ...
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18th Century Old Masters James Seymour Prints and Multiples
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Mezzotint
A horse being led from a stable
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752)
A horse being led from a stable
Mezzotint by Thomas Burford
Image size 10 x 14 in
Framed size 13 x 17 in
James Seymour was an English artist renowned for h...
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18th Century Old Masters James Seymour Prints and Multiples
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Mezzotint
'Star', A running horse belonging to His Grace the Duke of Bridgewater
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752)
'Star', A running horse belonging to His Grace the Duke of Bridgewater
Mezzotint by R. Houston
Image size 10 x 14 in
Framed size 13 x 17 in
James Seymour w...
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Mezzotint
Leading Out a Hunter
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752)
Leading Out a Hunter
Mezzotint by Thomas Burford
Image size 10 x 14 in
Framed size 13 x 17 in
James Seymour was an English artist renowned for his equestri...
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18th Century Old Masters James Seymour Prints and Multiples
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'Digging for the Fox' & 'Death of a Fox'
By James Seymour
Located in Stoke, Hampshire
James Seymour (1702-1752)
Digging for the Fox
Death of the Fox
A pair of Mezzotints
Image size 10 x 14 in
Framed size 12 1/2 x 16 1/2 in
James Seymour was an English artist renowned...
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18th Century Old Masters James Seymour Prints and Multiples
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