He is probably best known for his english landscapes, but he was also capable of excellent figurative work and portraits. Portland gallery, in association with lund humphries, has published a delicious james russell book called edward seago 2014. Photo from album edward seago watercolour on watercolor. Over two hundred colour reproductions are complemented by an engaging text which highlights. Buy edward seago by james russell, hardcover format, from the dymocks online bookstore. Thanks to the hard work of staff at the portland gallery and the efforts of the production team at. Full of anecdotes, sketches and quotations from the artists books and correspondence, the author provides. James russell, edward seago, lund humphries, london, 2014, p. This is the definitive account of the life and work of edward seago 19101974, the highly popular, versatile and talented british painter whose work was inspired by john sell cotman, john constable and alfred munnings.
With jennifer coombs and james townshend at melbury house for a fundraising event in aid of the weldmar hospicecare trust research work edward seago ted seago is the subject of anthony russells latest 10th lecture. Im always willing to consider a proposal for a book commission or exhibition. Over 200 colour reproductions are complemented by an engaging text which highlights important period. His skill at portraying landscapes and seascapes from europe to the far east gave him a worldwide following and his devotees range from the royal family he taught both prince philip and prince charles to paint to the amateur watercolourist amazed at seago s skill.
James russell, with a foreword by his royal highness the prince of wales. But mostly his works depicted the rambling countryside and rippling waters of east anglia under scurrying clouds in a vast sky. He is the author of the lost watercolours of edward bawden as well as titles devoted to eric ravilious pwp, edward seago, peggy angus and paul nash. Genealogy profile for james edward russell james edward russell 1918 2006 genealogy genealogy for james edward russell 1918 2006 family tree on geni, with over 190 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. This is the definitive account of the life and work of edward seago 19101974, the highly popular, versatile and talented british. Edward seago and st benets abbey edward seago, british 1910 1974. James russells writing has the clarity and concision of the paintings, and. New edward seago book by james russell just arrived. Over two hundred colour reproductions are complemented by an engaging text which highlights important periods, episodes and acquaintances from seagos life and career.
My book on 20th century british landscape painter edward seago is out in june 2014. Edward seago will be published by lund humphries in june 2014. This is the definitive account of the life and work of edward seago 19101974, the highly popular, versatile and. Ive recently worked with portland gallery on edward seago, towner on peggy angus and the ingram collection on two exhibitions, the most recent being reflection. James russell is the author of into the belly of the beast 4. His works have been classified as either impressionist or postimpressionist and included. Edward seago by james russell, 9781848221475, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. James russell, edward seago, lund humphries, london, 2014. The son of a coal merchant, seago was born in norwich and attended norwich school. An exhibition of the pictures he painted on this tour was held at st jamess palace in 1957. Book description ashgate publishing june 2014, 2014. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Over 200 colour reproductions are complemented by an engaging text which highlights important periods, episodes and acquaintances from seago s life and career. He was a selftaught artist although he received advice from sir alfred munnings and bertram priestman and enjoyed a wide range of admirers from the british royal family and the aga khan to the common man.
We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Like ls lowry, seago was immensely popular but disdained by critics. Edward seago by james russell 9781848221475 dymocks. Edward seago is one of the giants of twentieth century painting and admired as much by artists as by collectors. Please note over 70,000 painters of this period, many very obscure, have been identified and this blog concentrates on those that have come up for auction in the last ten years or so. Prince charles recalls artist edward seagos visits to. Edward seago 2018 exhibition by portland gallery issuu. Its almost two years since i was asked by the seago estate to write the text for a book which is, first and foremost, a gallery of paintings from a remarkable life. A passionate advocate of twentiethcentury british painting and design, he writes and lectures widely.
This comprehensive survey of a prolific artist includes examples of virtually all his paintings. James russell studied history at pembroke college, cambridge. Seago was a regular guest to sandringham, and in the foreword to a new book edward seago by james russell prince charles fondly recalls a tradition of the painters visits. Over two hundred colour reproductions are complemented by an engaging text which highlights important periods, episodes and acquaintances from seago s life and career. Full of anecdotes, sketches and quotations from the artists books and. A blog on my love of victorian and edwardian paintings. Includes a 4page introduction, followed by 76 full page plates, 16 in color, rest in bw title. May 24, 2018 genealogy for james edward russell, sr. Thanks to the hard work of staff at the portland gallery and the efforts of the production team at lund humphries, this will be a beautiful book. James russell is an independent art historian specialising in modern british art. This is the definitive account of the life and work of edward seago 19101974, the highly popular, versatile and talented british painter whose work was. Im writing the text for a new book which i hope will both communicate something of seagos fascinating character and remarkable life, and. Edward brian ted seago rba arws rws 31 march 1910 19 january 1974 was an english artist who painted in both oils and watercolours. Edward seago 1910 1974 paintings and watercolours, april may 1978.
See available paintings, works on paper, and prints and multiples for sale and learn about the artist. This is the definitive account of the life and work of edward seago 19101974, the highly popular, versatile and talented british painter whose work was inspired by john sell cotman, john constable. Edward seago was an english artist known for both his watercolors and oil paintings of beachscapes and street scenes. In 1953 he was appointed an official coronation artist and in 19567 he accompanied the duke of edinburgh on a world tour. Mar 20, 2015 ive written more than a dozen books on 20th century british art and design, with titles devoted to eric ravilious 190342, edward bawden 190389, paul nash 18891946, edward seago 191074 and peggy angus 190493. Edward seago will be an invaluable addition to the libraries of collectors, dealers and enthusiasts alike. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Buy edward seago first edition by james russell isbn. After much research and following ongoing discussions with the portland gallery, who represent the estate of seago, it is.
View james russells profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Jul 02, 2014 edward seago is one of the giants of twentieth century painting and admired as much by artists as by collectors. Edward seago doc by james russell ebook or kindle epub online free edward seago this is the definitive account of the life and work of edward seago 19101974, the highly popular, versatile and talented british painter whose work was inspired by john sell cotman, john constable and alfred munnings. Unfortunately he came to maturity at a time when modernism was in its heyday, so stupid, trendobsessed critics pooh poohed seago with the usual been there, done that critiques as they endlessly lionized junk. Working in a late impressionistic style reminiscent of john singer sargent, seagos work is characterized by its carefully observed color modulation and grounded sense of realism. The books seago illustrated included three by his friend john masefield, among them tribute to ballet 1938. Discover book depositorys huge selection of russell james books online. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover james connections and jobs at similar companies. Edward seago and painting yahoo search results image search results james russell. Plus seago was a great painter of venice and the french coast. Edward seago james russell bok 9781848221475 bokus. This is the definitive account of the life and work of edward seago 19101974, the. At his death in 1974 he was also one of the most popular.