allen william seaby is best known as an ornithological painter and printmaker, and professor of fine art at the university of reading. he was the author of several art books for students, and also wrote and illustrated books for children.allen w. seaby was a student at reading school of art under frank morley fletcher, where he developed a lifelong passion for colour woodblock printing in the japanese style. published on a range of subjects, including art history and technique as well as children’s literature, seaby taught fine art at the university of reading for many years, eventually becom…