A Norfolk Son: The Life and Art of George Vincent George Vincent, born in Norwich in 1796, remains a compelling figure within the constellation of the Norwich School painters. His story is one interwoven with both artistic promise and personal tragedy, a narrative reflective of the challenges faced by many artists navigating the burgeoning art world of 19th-century England. The son of James Vincent, a weaver specializing in shawls, and Mary Freeman, young George experienced early loss with the passing of an older brother in infancy. This formative experience perhaps instilled within him a se…