Thomas Cantrell Dugdale facts for kids

Thomas Cantrell Dugdale (born June 2, 1880, died November 13, 1952) was a talented British artist. He was famous for painting portraits of people. He was also a member of the important Royal Academy. Dugdale worked as a special artist during both World War I and World War II, capturing history through his paintings.

About Thomas Cantrell Dugdale

Early Life and Art Training

Thomas Cantrell Dugdale was born in Blackburn, England. He went to Manchester Grammar School when he was younger. He loved art and decided to study it further.

He attended several art schools to learn his craft. These included the Manchester School of Art and the Royal College of Art. He also studied at the City and Guilds of London Art School. To learn even more, he traveled to Paris, France. There, he studied at the famous Academie Julian and the Académie Colarossi.

Dugdale first showed his artwork at the Royal Academy in 1901. He continued to show his paintings there every year until 1952.

Art During Wartime

Military Policemen in Palestine, (c.1918) (Art.IWM ART 6224)

In 1910, Dugdale joined the British Army. During World War I, he served as a Staff Sergeant. He was part of the Middlesex Yeomanry regiment. He traveled to places like Egypt, Palestine, and Gallipoli.

Even while serving, Dugdale kept painting. Four of his artworks from this time were bought by the British War Memorials Committee. This committee collected art to remember the war. In 1919, some of his paintings from Palestine and Egypt were shown in London.

During World War II, Dugdale lived in Suffolk, England. He helped organize a local Home Guard unit. This was a group of volunteers who protected their local areas. From 1940 to 1945, Dugdale was asked to paint portraits. He painted many brave merchant sailors and RAF pilots. These paintings helped show the faces of those involved in the war effort.

Other Creative Work

Besides his oil paintings, Dugdale was a very creative person. He also designed covers for books. He was a textile designer too, meaning he created patterns for fabrics. Early in his career, he made woodcut designs for books. For 20 years, he advised a textile company called Tootal Broadhurst Lee.

Thomas Cantrell Dugdale was married to another artist. Her name was Amy Katherine Browning. They got married in 1916.

His artwork was even part of the art competitions at the 1932 Summer Olympics and the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Important Memberships

Thomas Cantrell Dugdale was a member of several important art groups:

• 1910: He became a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters.
• 1925: He joined the Royal Society of Portrait Painters.
• 1936: He was chosen as an associate of the Royal Academy.
• 1943: He became a full member of the Royal Academy.

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