Edmund Lawrence Van Someren (1875–1963): A Dutch Master's Legacy Edmund Lawrence Van Someren, born in Bangalore, India on July 4th, 1875, was the son of Colonel Gotlieb James Van Someren, a soldier serving with the Madras Infantry, and Sarah Marsden. His early education took place at Linton House School in Worthing, followed by private tutoring before he embarked on his artistic journey at Dresden Academy in Germany. Recognizing his t…