Montague Dawson

Montague Dawson Biography:
Montague Dawson was unquestionably one of the greatest sea painters of the 20th century, his art, prints and posters known world-wide. Born in Chiswick, London, to a family of sea-farers; his father, Henry T. Dawson, was an engineer and sea captain, while his grandfather, Henry Dawson, was a well known sea and landscape artist. At an early age, Montague moved with his family to Smuggler's House, Southampton, in order to be closer to the sea. The family not only owned their own cutters, but participated in many boating events.  >>click here for more