Black Sketching Umbrella
Credit LineGift of the Estate of Albert Edward Templar, 1993
Object number1993.039.156
Label TextThis umbrella belonged to Albert Edward Templar (1897-1992); a London-based artist. Artists often bring umbrellas when sketching or painting "en plein air", or outside. Umbrellas provide protection from the sun, wind, and rain.
In 1913, Templar began an apprenticeship at London printing and lithography company Lawson & Jones, before completing training at Knowles & Company lithography firm. During this time, Templar was also attending classes at the newly opened Technical and Commercial School (now H. B. Beal Secondary), taking art lessons from instructor David Wilke. Templar would eventually teach commercial design at the school.
Following the First World War, Templar went to study at the prestigious National Academy of Design in New York City, where he received academic training in fine art. Upon graduating, Templar permanently returned to London, pursuing a life-long art career.
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