David Wilson (artist) facts for kids
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David Wilson
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| Born | 4 July 1872 Minterburn Manse, County Tyrone, Ireland
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| Died | 2 January 1935 (aged 61) 22 Downton Avenue, Streatham Hill, Surrey
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| Nationality | Irish |
| Known for | newspaper cartoons and flower painting |
David Wilson (born July 4, 1872 – died January 2, 1935) was a talented artist from Ireland. He was known for drawing funny cartoons in newspapers and magazines. He also painted beautiful pictures of flowers and landscapes.
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David Wilson's Early Life
David Ernest Wilson was born on July 4, 1872, in a place called Minterburn Manse in County Tyrone, Ireland. His father was Reverend A.J. Wilson. David had at least two older brothers.
In 1883, his family moved to Belfast. This happened because his father became a minister at the Malone Presbyterian Church. David went to the Royal Belfast Academical Institution.
Learning to Draw
While working at the Northern Bank, David took evening drawing classes. He studied at the Government School of Design. He was also a member of the Belfast Art Society.
In 1899, David married Edith Mary Mageean. The couple then moved to London. There, David joined the Sphinx Studio to continue his art studies. They had two children: a son named James (born in 1900) and a daughter named Edith (born in 1908). David Wilson later remarried in 1915, to Frances Winifred James.
David Wilson's Art Career
David Wilson met Alfred Stewart Moore, who helped him start his career. David began drawing cartoons for magazines like Moore's Nomad's Weekly.
Cartoonist for Newspapers
In 1895, David sent his first cartoon to the Daily Chronicle. He soon became their main cartoonist. In 1899, he started drawing for The Magpie, a weekly paper in Belfast.
David also drew many cartoons for Punch magazine. He contributed 55 cartoons to Punch between 1900 and 1933. From 1910 to 1916, he was the chief cartoonist for The Graphic. His work also appeared in many other popular magazines. These included London Opinion, The Sketch, The Star, Tatler, and The Passing Show.
Supporting Women's Rights
In October 1907, David Wilson drew the cover for the very first issue of Votes for Women. This was a publication by the Women's Social and Political Union. This group worked hard to get women the right to vote.
Painter and Teacher
Besides cartoons, David Wilson was also a talented painter. He painted landscapes and beautiful flowers. From 1920, his reputation as a painter grew. In 1921, the Burlington Gallery in London showed his caricatures.
He became a member of important art groups. These included the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours (in 1931) and the Royal Society of British Artists (in 1926). He also showed his paintings at the Royal Academy in 1932.
David Wilson was a member of the Savage Club and the Newspaper Press Fund. He also taught art at the St John's Wood School of Art.
Book Illustrations and War Posters
David Wilson illustrated several books. Some of these include Through a Peer Glass: Winnie's Adventures in Wastemonster (1908) and Wilhelm the Ruthless (1917). During World War I, he drew propaganda posters for the British government. These posters helped spread important messages during the war.
David Wilson passed away on January 2, 1935. He died at his home in Streatham Hill, Surrey. You can see examples of his amazing artwork in the V&A and the Ulster Museum.
