Edward Wesson
RI RSMA (April 29, 1910 – 1983) was an
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watercolour
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artist.
Early life
Wesson was born in
Blackheath, in south west London.
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.
* Steve Hall & Barry Miles: ''The Watercolours of Edward Wesson'', 2004.
* Barry Miles: ''Edward Wesson 1910 - 1983'', 1999.
References
External links
Works by Wesson at Art UK
1910 births
1983 deaths
20th-century English painters
English male painters
Modern painters
English watercolourists
British railway artists
20th-century English male artists
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