Peggy Somerville: A Child Prodigy and Suffolk Landscape Painter Margaret Scott Somerville (née Garnett; 2 June 1918 – 29 June 1975) remains a singular figure in British art history—a child prodigy who defied convention and achieved remarkable success despite facing considerable societal obstacles. Born into an artistic family, Somerville’s early fascination with painting blossomed at the tender age of three, marking her as one of the youngest artists to exhibit professionally in Britain. Early Life & Artistic Beginnings: Somerville's parents, Charles and Rose Garnett Somerville, were b…