Edward Wesson
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Edward Wesson RI RSMA (April 29, 1910[http://www.savagefineart.co.uk/stock.php Savage Fine Art] – 1983) was an English watercolour artist.
Early life
Wesson was born in Blackheath, in south west London.{{cite web |title=Wesson, Edward, 1910-1983 |url=https://artuk.org/discover/artists/wesson-edward-19101983 |website=Art UK |access-date=29 April 2022}}
Work
His work is known for its simplicity, boldness and mastery of brushwork. He is remembered by many painters as a very encouraging teacher.
Personal life
He had one daughter, Elizabeth Wesson.
Bibliography
- Ron Ranson: The Art of Edward Wesson, 1993. {{ISBN|0-7153-0013-X}}
- Steve Hall & Barry Miles: The Watercolours of Edward Wesson, 2004. {{ISBN|1-84114-362-6}}
- Barry Miles: Edward Wesson 1910 - 1983, 1999. {{ISBN|1-84114-032-5}}
References
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External links
- [https://artuk.org/discover/artists/wesson-edward-19101983 Works by Wesson at Art UK]
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Category:20th-century English painters
Category:English male painters
Category:English modern painters
Category:English watercolourists
Category:British railway artists
Category:20th-century English male artists
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