Edith Kemp-Welch facts for kids

Edith Mary Kemp-Welch (1870–1941) was a talented British artist. She was especially known for painting portraits of people.

Who Was Edith Kemp-Welch?

Edith Kemp-Welch grew up in Bournemouth, a town in England. She started her art journey at the Bournemouth School of Art. In 1892, she joined a special art school. This school was set up by Hubert von Herkomer in Bushey, Hertfordshire.

Her Life in Art

Edith continued to live in Bushey. Her older sister, Lucy Kemp-Welch, later took over the art school. Lucy was also a famous artist. Between 1898 and 1940, Edith showed many of her paintings. She exhibited 29 paintings at the Royal Academy in London. This is a very important art place. Most of her works were portraits of people. She also painted at least one landscape.

Art During Wartime

During the First World War, both Edith and Lucy helped their country. They created posters to encourage people to join the British army. Edith's poster showed Britannia, a symbol of Britain. It had a strong message: "Remember Scarborough ! Enlist Now". This referred to an attack on the town of Scarborough during the war.

Where to See Her Art

You can find Edith Kemp-Welch's paintings in museums today. The Imperial War Museum in London has some of her work. The Bushey Museum and Art Gallery also holds her art. Her cousin, Margaret Kemp-Welch (1874–1968), was also an artist.