20th Century British Paintings
A collection of works by Britains most notable artists
A curated collection of 20th Century British Paintings from artists across the British Isles.
Much loved and hugely notable there are some names you will recognise, and others you will come to love!
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20th Century British Paintings
Including works by:
Edward Brian Seago (1910-1974)
L. S Lowry (1887-1976)
Donald McIntyre (1923-2009)
Sir Kyffin Williams (1918-2006)
John Lowrie Morrison (Jolomo) (b.1948)
Benjamin Williams Leader (1831-1923)
Robert Gemmel Hutchinson (1855 -1936)
Montague Dawson (1890-1973)
Geoffrey Key (b.1941)
Charles Wyatt Warren (1908-1993)
George Houston (1869-1947)
William Lee Hankey (1896-1952)
Alfred de Breanski RBA (1852-1928)
Edward Brian Seago (1910-1974)
‘Place de Concorde, Paris’ Oil on Canvas - 29” x 44” - Framed size: 38” x 53”- Signed
The fresh and energetic paintings by Seago represent some of Britain’s finest examples of Impressionism from the twentieth Century. Born in Norwich on 31st March 1910, Seago was the son of a local coal merchant. At a young age he painted as he was often confined at home with a heart condition. He joined the Royal Drawing Society and won an award at the age of 14. The artist was often considered self-taught, but he did take instruction from Royal Academician Bertram Priestman (1868-1951).
Edward Seago was involved in the publication of many books throughout his career. In 1934 he published a book entitled ‘Sons of Sawdust’ which told of circus life in Western Ireland. Forty-two of his paintings were used to illustrate a collection of poems by John Masefield in 1936, as well as in 1937 and 1942. Seago also wrote books related to the World Wars, and an autobiography entitled ‘A Canvas to Cover in 1947’. Seago’s work was famed to attract crowds; in 1945 a show of his work at Colnaghi’s resulted in queues outside the door! During the Second World War Seago served with the Royal Engineers and often painted in Italy with Field-Marshall Lord Alexander. These war pictures were exhibited in 1946 at the Norwich and Bristol Municipal Galleries. The artist’s work has been exhibited worldwide and his inventive use of oils and watercolours is instantly recognizable.
‘Bridge
at St Oeun’ Oil on Canvas - 21” x 24” - Framed size: 29” x 33” Signed
‘Pink Palazzo, Venice’ Oil on Panel 26” x 20”
Framed size: 34” x 28” Signed
‘Venetian Facade’
Oil on Panel
26” x 20”
Framed size: 34” x 28”
Signed
‘Farm near Somerton, Norfolk’ Oil on Panel - 14” x 20” - Framed size: 20” x 26” Signed
‘On the Thames, London’ Oil on Panel - 12” x 16” - Framed size: 19” x 23” Signed
L. S Lowry (1887-1976)
‘The Brewery, City Road,Salford’ Pencil on Paper 14” x 10”
Framed size: 24½” x 20½” Signed
Sir Kyffin Williams (1918 - 2006)
Born in Llangefni, Anglesey, Sir Kyffin Williams left Shrewsbury School to join the Royal Welsh Fusiliers in 1938. Williams was discharged in 1941 on account of being diagnosed with Epilepsy and was advised to adapt to a new career by his doctor. Williams soon turned to art and attended the Slade School of Fine Art between 1941 and 1944. He went on to teach for a period after completing his studies, however, in 1973 Wales called and Williams returned to his beloved Anglesey, purchasing a house overlooking the Menai Strait.
This move confirmed Williams’ reputation as a painter of the Welsh people and their landscapes. He emersed himself in the Welsh community he lived in and spent most of his time outdoors painting en plein air.
‘Snowdon’ Ink Wash on Paper - 12” x 17” - Framed size: 23½” x 28½” Signed
‘Making a Run’ Oil on Panel 11” x 14”
Framed size: 18” x 21” Signed
Montague Dawson (1890-1973)
Montague Dawson’s renown rested principally on his skill in depicting the great clipper ships in the “days of sail” in the late 19th Century. Collectors of his early paintings included Queen Elizabeth II and American Presidents of the time, including Dwight Eisenhower and Lyndon Johnson.
Montague Dawson became perhaps the greatest painter of the sea and sailing ships of the first part of the 20th century. His original paintings are scarce and extremely expensive and many of the original 20th century signed colour prints are now faded, lost or damaged.
Donald McIntyre (1923-2009)
Born in 1923 in Yorkshire but brought up in North West Scotland, Donald Mclntyre studied at the Glasgow School of Art under James Wright At Garelochhead. He has exhibited at the London Galleries, Royal Cambrian Academy, Galleries Racines Brussels, Fosse Gallery and Thackery Gallery.
His subjects include Scottish and Welsh landscapes in a strong postimpressionist style which shows the influence of 20th century Scottish artists from Cadell through to Redpath and Philipson and Michie. His paintings are in the collections of H.R.H. The Duke of Edinburgh, Wiliamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead, Newport Art Gallery, Merthyr Tydfil Art Gallery, Welsh Arts Council, National Library of Wales, Welsh Contemporary Art Society, Anglesey and Caernarvonshire Education Authorities, University of Wales, Department of the Environment, London, British Steel Company, U.S.A. Embassy, London And London University.
‘Western Seas’
Acrylic on Paper - 20” x 24” - Framed size: 28½” x 32”- Signed
‘Deep Blue Sea’ Acrylic on Paper
18” x 31”
Signed
‘Porthscatho’
Oil on Panel - 19½” x 29½” - Framed size: 28” x 38”- Signed
‘Market Day, Brecy’
Acrylic on Panel - 9” x 8” - Framed size: 19” x 20”- Signed
‘FIgure on the Beach’
Acrylic on Paper - 20” x 24” - Framed size: 29” x 32½” - Signed
‘Green Sea, Port Ban’’
Acrylic on Paper - 21” x 31” - Framed size: 29½” x 39½”- Signed
‘Harbour
Acrylic on Paper - 6” x 12” - Framed size: 24” x 27½”- Signed
‘Crashing
Waves’
Acrylic on Paper - 9” x 12” - Framed size: 19” x 23½” - Signed
Samuel Edmond Waller (1850-1903)
Samuel Edmond Waller was born in Gloucester in 1850 and was a painter of genre pictures. Waller was educated at Cheltenham College with a view to the army, but showing artistic inclinations he was sent to Gloucester School of Art and later went through a course of architectural studies following in his father’s footsteps.
At eighteen he joined the Royal Academy schools and in 1871 he had his first exhibition at Burlington House. He has works at The National Gallery, Melbourne, Art Gallery of New South Wales and the Tate Gallery, London.
‘A Galiant Salute’ Oil on Canvas - 36” x 59” - Framed size: 44½” x 57½” - Signed
Alfred de Breanski RBA (1852-1928)
‘Loch Awe’ Oil on Canvas - 24” x 34”- Framed size: 34” x 46½” - Signed
Panel
Signed
William Lee Hankey (1896-1952)
‘Red Sails at Honfleur’’ Oil on Canvas - 20” x 24” - Framed size: 26½” x 30½”- Signed
‘Boats
in the Harbour’ Oil on Canvas - 16” x 20” - Framed size: 22½” x 26½” - Signed
Geoffrey Key (b.1941)
Geoffrey Key’s strong, dynamic figures and dreamlike compositions have considerable appeal, with Key being regarded as one of the most influential of British living artists. His use of form, texture, light and colour have led to his work featuring in public and private collections across the world. Key’s career as an artist now spans five decades and his work and exhibitions have been widely appraised and reviewed. His paintings and sculpture feature in several public art collections in the northwest of England, including Salford and Manchester Art Galleries. His work is also held in private and corporate collections including National Westminster Bank, Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong, Jockey Club of Hong Kong, Chateau de St Ouen and Perrier.
‘Horse & Rider’ Oil on Panel 48” x 36”
Framed size: 54” x 43”
Signed & Dated 68’
George Houston (1869-1947)
George Houston was born in Dalry in 1869 and educated at Saltcoats Public School and Glasgow School of Art. He lived most of his life in Dalry painting his native Ayrshire but he also maintained a studio in Glasgow and spent time painting in the Inner Hebrides and around Loch Fyne. Houston became an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1909 and then an Academician in 1925. He died a Dalry in 1947.
‘The West Coast’ Oil on Canvas 28” x 36”
Framed size: 36” x 44”
Signed
Charles Wyatt Warren (1908 - 1993)
Charles Wyatt Warren was a 20th Century welsh landscape artist born in Caernarfon. He attended London University after his time at school before beginging a career with Caernarfon County Council. He began painting as a hobby, but became remarkably prolific, producing 20-40 paintings a year. He worked incredbly fast!
His work focused primarly on the Snowdonian Landscapes and was a founding member of the North Wales Group and the Caernarfon School of Welsh Landscape painters. His earlier works demonstrate a more classical style, often featuring intricate details of Silver Birch trees - highlighting his technical painting ability. Towards the 70’s and 80’s, his work began to evolve to a looser more impressionistic style. He would utilise a palette knife to create sculpted impasto. His work is recognisable for its wild depicition of nature, often mountainous and frequently depicting a solitary dwelling.
‘Snowdonia
Farmhouse’ Oil on Panel - 12”
- Framed size: 20” x 38” - Signed
‘Lakeside View’ Oil on Panel
10” x 22”
Framed size: 18” x 30” Signed
‘Llyn Glas’ Oil on Panel
10” x 22”
Framed size: 18” x 30” Signed
‘Porthgain’ Oil on Panel
10” x 22”
Framed size: 18” x 30” Signed
‘Eyri Mountain’ Oil on Panel
10” x 22”
Framed size: 18” x 30” Signed
‘Farmstead’ Oil on Panel - 15” x 19” - Framed size: 24” x 28” - Signed
‘Between Us’ Oil on Canvas 14” x 17”
Framed size: Signed
Born and educated in Edinburgh, Hutchison began his career as an engraver of seals but, with a love of painting, studied art at the Board of Manufactures School. Influenced by the Dutch School, and John and Thomas Faed (1819-1902 and 1826-1900 respectively),
Hutchison’s specialty was painting children and genre scenes in Scottish landscapes, with a distinctive style involving broad brushstrokes and soft, mute colours. A prolific artist, Hutchison exhibited widely around Britain. Hutchison was elected to the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour in 1895, an Associate of the Royal Scottish Academy in 1901 and a Member in 1911. Robert Gemmell Hutchison (1855-1936)
Benjamin Williams Leader (1831 - 1923)
His father was a keen amateur artist - a friend of John Constable - and Benjamin would often accompany him on sketching trips along the banks of the River Severn. Leader was educated at the Royal Grammer School, Worcester, and initially worked at his father’s office as a draughtsman while studying art in the evenings at the Worcester School of Design. In his free time he also did a lot of painting en plein air of Welsh Landscapes close to the border.
At age 23 he was admitted as a student to the Royal Academy Schools in London and, unsually, in his first year had a picture accepted to exhibition there - Cottage Children Blowing Bubbles. This was subsequently sold to an American buyer for £50 in 1854. Later, Leader’s work appeared in every summer exhibition at the academy until 1922 when he was 91 years old. He was greatly inspired by the countryside, he found “cottages, farmhouses, lanes, hedgrows and churches so exceedingly picturesque and beautiful”.
‘Wading
in the River’ Oil on Panel - 20” x 30” - Framed size: 26” x 36” Signed