Edward Seago - Edward Seago

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I want to introduce the forum with the work of the artist Edward Seago (Edward Brian (Ted) Seago). Why Edward Seago? First, it is little known in our country. Secondly, it is interesting in the sense that he is very English painter. Very English, not only because it continues the tradition of English painting, but also because his work is known throughout England - from the Lord to an ordinary student. And what better to talk about the nation, but its preference in art?

There is another reason why the work of Edward Seago seems to me interesting. Namely, when we talk about the market of Western art, we talk about it more often in connection with the sale of works of loud recognized masters (or issued for the add-on), forgetting that this unit sales compared with the total volume of transactions. Works by Edward Seago just relate to that segment of the market of fine art, which is the largest number of sales. Of course, in the history of English art, namely the English landscape painting, we know and more important painters such as Turner or Constable. But creativity Seago interesting precisely because (among other things), which gives us the opportunity to expand their ideas about the market of fine art. This, in turn, through the comparative analysis will allow us to more clearly understand what is happening on the domestic art market.

Articles about the artist in Russian I could not find, so I had to translate English text. I hope my translation of a quick fix will help in getting acquainted with the work of this artist.

Biographical article (translated from English):

Edward Seago (Edward Brian (Ted) Seago)

1910-1974

  Norfolk County for many Englishmen associated with the name of Edward Seago. Here he was born, here he spent most of his creative life, here he created the best-known work. Traditions Norvchiskoy art school, representatives of which are Cotman and Crome, were significantly advanced in the works Seago. His work has a broad stylistic range that may have made its product popular worldwide.

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All of his childhood and youth of Edward suffered from heart disease. He could not go to school and had to spend much time at home. Instead of classes he sketched out the bedroom window. Parents Seago were against his passion for painting. They tried to convince him, that a career in business is more suitable for its future. This confrontation, on the one hand, it was painful for him, but on the other hand, allowed him to use the disease to do what he likes, ie draw. He was mostly self-taught, though not waive councils artists, if you felt that they might learn something. Seago received additional strength from contact with those who supported his desire to overcome children's lack of confidence in the work. Popularity came to Edward rather late. Seago has always suffered from a lack of attention from the critics for his creativity.

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Good painting. Smart, elegant and concise.

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In the period before the Second World War Seago is constantly in search of new experiences. He had the talent to easily make friends who helped him win acceptance in various circles of society, the pre-war England. At age 18, Seago joined a traveling circus Bevin, communication with whom he maintained for many years. Just as Laura Knight and Alfred Munnings, he was captured by the glamorous and bohemian life of a circus. During that period of his life Seago acquainted with one of the most influential of his patrons - Henry Mond, 2 nd Lord Melchettskim. He was invited to the country manor Melchett, Woodfalls, where numerous methods have met with many celebrities - George Bernard Shaw, HG Wells, Augustus John and others.

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Patronage of Lord Melchett gave the artist financial independence, he was treated like family, he was invited to remain in Woodfalls as long as he wishes, to encourage it to expand creative horizons. His numerous trips abroad ousted from his life circus and sporting paintings, which he had previously earned a living. But with a trip to Venice, Edward, a new all-consuming interest - ballet. In 1937 he traveled to Monte Carlo and New York, following a ballet troupe. It is a journey and friendship with Anton Dolin gave him the opportunity to write the greatest dancers of the world. The result of this creative period was the creation of the book "Tribute to Ballet" (1938), in collaboration with the poet John Masefield. Works by Edward Seago were used as illustrations for this edition. Fee for good to his attitude on the part of Lord Melchett, Seago wrote two large family portrait in 1935 and 1937. In one of them depicts Henry Mond, son of Lord Melchett, who grew up in the eyes of the artist, later becoming his closest friend.

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     The outbreak of war Seagoe serves with the Royal Engineers and became disabled in 1944, one day Field Marshal Alexander invited him to Italy to capture the Italian campaign. There he met many leading politicians such as Churchill, Macmillan and George VI, who later became his patron. This order is considered a watershed in his career. After the war, Seago wrote already, mainly landscapes, although it continued to paint portraits. His wartime work was exhibited at the gallery Colgnahi in 1945. The exhibition was such a success that shows his works have become annual until 1967 These exhibitions have become part of world art. The queue was formed long before the opening of the exhibition hall, and the sale of numbered directories, one in hand was the only way to avoid chaos. The exposition of each of these shows were completely sold out within an hour after their discovery.

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Seago often travels abroad. In Portugal, France and Italy, which he visited in 50 years, Edward performs together with the Duke of Edinburgh in 1956-57 he was. extensive tour that includes Australia, Western Africa and Antarctica. Then, in 1962, Seago sent to the Far East. By the time the artist changes his technique of writing landscapes. He refuses to create a landscape from nature for the benefit of the studio work on pencil and color sketches. Seago explains this by saying he did not want to be seen as a surveyor. The result was the compilation of the image through the rejection of the detail of the landscape, which created a special atmosphere of the work. Works written during a trip to the Far East, is well illustrated by his new technique.

Despite numerous trips abroad, Seago never ceased to write his native East Anglia, adapting Impressionist techniques to the traditions of English landscape painting. His works can detect the influence Turner, Constable and Budena. In 1946, Mr.. He was elected to the RBA, in 1957 - ARWS and RWS in 1959 His works were exhibited at the Royal Academy, as part of other British Exhibition Association at the Paris Salon. Solo exhibitions were held in many foreign cities, including New York, Toronto, Oslo and Brussels.

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     The outbreak of war Seago serves with the Royal Engineers and becomes invalid in 1944, once Field Marshal Alexander invited him to Italy to capture the Italian campaign. There he met many leading politicians such as Churchill, Macmillan and George VI, who later became his patron. This order is considered a watershed in his career. After the war, Seago wrote already, mainly landscapes, although they continued to paint portraits. His wartime work was exhibited in the gallery Colgnahi in 1945. The exhibition was so successful that the impressions of his works have become annual until 1967 These exhibitions have become part of world art. The queue was formed long before the opening of the exhibition hall, and the sale of numbered directories one by one in hand was the only way to avoid chaos. The exposition of each of these shows were completely sold out within an hour after their discovery.

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Seago often travels abroad. In Portugal, France and Italy, which he visited in 50 years, Edward performs together with the Duke of Edinburgh in 1956-57 he was. an extensive tour that includes Australia, West Africa and Antarctica. Then, in 1962, Seago sent to the Far East. By the time the artist changes his technique of writing landscapes. He refuses to create a landscape from nature in favor of studio work on pencil and color sketches. Seago explains this by saying he did not want to be seen as a surveyor. The result was the compilation of images through the rejection of the detailed landscape that helped create the special atmosphere of the work. Works written during a trip to the Far East, is well illustrated by his new technique.

Despite numerous trips abroad, Seago never ceased to write his native East Anglia, adapting Impressionist techniques to the traditions of English landscape painting. In his works, you can catch the impact of Turner, Constable and Budena. In 1946, Mr.. He was elected to the RBA, in 1957 - ARWS and RWS in 1959, his works were exhibited at the Royal Academy, in the other British associations exhibition at the Paris Salon. Solo exhibitions were held in many foreign cities, including New York, Toronto, Oslo and Brussels.

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The most expensive work of Edward Seago from sold at auction (according to Artprice.com):

Hammer price GBP 280,000 (EUR 416,724 - USD 497,308 - GBP280, 000)
Estimate GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Medium Oil /panel
Sales date 5/21/2004
Location London (GB)
Size 55.9x76.2 cm - (22x30 in)
Auction house Christie's
Dated 1936
Lot number 5
Distinguishing marks Signed dated «Edward Seago 1936» Bas Gauche
Illustrations P. 12 of the catalogue