Percy Frederick Seaton Spence
Percy Frederick Seaton Spence: A Life in Illustration and Portraiture
Born: December 14, 1868, Sydney, Australia
Died: August 3, 1933, Middlesex Hospital, London
Percy Frederick Seaton Spence, known as Percy Spence, was a prominent Australian artist celebrated for his versatility as an illustrator and portraitist. Born in Balmain, Sydney, he was the seventh child of English parents Francis Spence, a civil servant, and Hannah
Turnbull. His early years were spent in Fiji where his father held a government position, providing him with unique experiences that would later inform some of his artistic endeavors.
Early Career and Australian Recognition
Early Work: Spence began his career as an illustrator for several prominent publications including the Sydney Daily Telegraph, Illustrated Sydney News, and The Bulletin.
Royal Art Society Exhibitions: He…
