Edward Seago
Spritsail barges on the mud
Oil on board
18 x 24 in
45.5 x 61 cm
45.5 x 61 cm
Signed 'Edward Seago' (lower left); titled on reverse
The estuaries and waterways of Pin Mill and the Orwell allowed Seago to explore the landscape in greater depth, as he often rented a boat to view East Anglia from...
The estuaries and waterways of Pin Mill and the Orwell allowed
Seago to explore the landscape in greater depth, as he often rented a boat to
view East Anglia from new perspectives. The merchant ships and barges
travelling through these areas also became a significant part of his practice
and Seago can be seen to paint these vessels with a grandeur and beauty. The
barges, with their flat underneath for greater maneuverability among the mudflats,
and their dark red sails dyed by the preserving agent, fascinated Seago. A
significant and historic factor within the industrial development of Britain
society, the barges blended into Seago’s perception of the British landscape.
Seago to explore the landscape in greater depth, as he often rented a boat to
view East Anglia from new perspectives. The merchant ships and barges
travelling through these areas also became a significant part of his practice
and Seago can be seen to paint these vessels with a grandeur and beauty. The
barges, with their flat underneath for greater maneuverability among the mudflats,
and their dark red sails dyed by the preserving agent, fascinated Seago. A
significant and historic factor within the industrial development of Britain
society, the barges blended into Seago’s perception of the British landscape.
Provenance
Colnaghi & Co, LondonMarlborough Fine Art, London
Private Collection, UK
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