Frank Southgate facts for kids

Edward Frank Southgate (born August 1, 1872 – died February 23, 1916) was a talented British painter. He spent most of his life in Norfolk, England. Frank Southgate was especially known for painting birds, like ducks and other waterfowl. He also loved to paint exciting hunting scenes.

Who Was Frank Southgate?

Frank Southgate was a British artist who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He became a member of the Royal Society of British Artists. This was a special group for artists in Britain.

His Early Life and Training

Edward Frank Southgate was born on August 1, 1872. His hometown was Hunstanton, which is in Norfolk, England. He went to art schools to learn how to paint. He studied at Bideford Art School and also at Cambridge School of Art.

What He Loved to Paint

Frank Southgate loved painting nature. He focused on birds and scenes from sports like hunting. His paintings of ducks and other birds were very famous around the world. For example, his painting "The Stricken Mallard" was well-known.

His Art in Books

Southgate also used his artistic skills to illustrate books. This means he drew pictures for different books. One book he illustrated was called Notes of an East Coast Naturalist. His drawings helped bring the stories to life.

Frontispiece of Notes of an East Coast Naturalist, showing shovelers and bearded tit

Serving His Country

Sadly, Frank Southgate died in 1916. He was serving in the Army during the First World War. He passed away in France when he was 43 years old.