Edward Wesson

{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{one source|date=February 2022}} [[File:High and dry RMG BHC1671.tiff|thumb|"High and Dry" by Wesson in Royal Museums Greenwich]] '''Edward Wesson''' RI RSMA (29 April 1910<ref>[http://www.savagefineart.co.uk/stock.php Savage Fine Art]</ref> – 1983) was an English watercolour artist.

==Early life==

Wesson was born in Blackheath in south east London.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wesson, Edward, 1910-1983 |url=https://artuk.org/discover/artists/wesson-edward-19101983 |website=Art UK |access-date=29 April 2022}}</ref>

==Work==

His work is known for its simplicity, boldness and mastery of brushwork. He is remembered by many painters as a very encouraging teacher.

==Personal life==

He had one daughter, Elizabeth Wesson.

==Bibliography== * Ron Ranson: ''The Art of Edward Wesson'', 1993. {{ISBN|0-7153-0013-X}} * Steve Hall & Barry Miles: ''The Watercolours of Edward Wesson'', 2004. {{ISBN|1-84114-362-6}} * Barry Miles: ''Edward Wesson 1910 - 1983'', 1999. {{ISBN|1-84114-032-5}}

==References== {{Reflist}}

==External links== * [https://artuk.org/discover/artists/wesson-edward-19101983 Works by Wesson at Art UK]

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