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john somerscales
19th Century
19th Century

john somerscales

Born 1846 Died 1945 Works span 1909–1912

A Life Dedicated to Observation John Somerscales (1846 – 1945) was born in Worcestershire, England, inheriting a passion for art from his father, who himself practiced watercolour painting. Early influences included the Romantic landscape painters of Turner and Constable, whose dramatic use of light and atmosphere instilled in Somerscales a lifelong fascination with capturing the essence of natural beauty. He pursued formal artistic t…

7
dated works
1
chapters
1909
first work
1912
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

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Chapters — Career Periods

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Thumbnails — Dated Works

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Colour Band — Movement Drift

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