A Life Painted in Light: The World of Sir George Clausen Sir George Clausen, a name perhaps less immediately recognized than some of his Impressionist contemporaries, nevertheless occupies a vital and uniquely British space within the history of late 19th and early 20th century art. Born in London in 1852, his life spanned an era of immense social and artistic change, and his canvases reflect both the enduring beauty of the English co…