Vere Temple facts for kids

Vere Lucy Temple (born February 8, 1898, died March 14, 1980) was a talented British artist. She was famous for drawing and painting British wildlife. Vere was especially interested in entomology (the study of insects).

Vere Temple's Life and Art Journey

Vere Temple was born in a place called Boreham Manor in Wiltshire, England. Her parents were Grenville and Katherine Temple. From a very young age, Vere showed a special talent for art. Her mother even kept an album of her early drawings. The first drawing in this album was from December 1901. It showed that Vere had an amazing "eye" for detail, which later helped her become a great artist.

As she grew up, Vere's artwork became very popular. Starting in the 1920s, her paintings and drawings were shown in many important art galleries across the country. In 1932, a famous artist named Sir Cedric Morris even painted a portrait of Vere.

During her life, Vere lived in different places. In 1939, she had an apartment in London. By the 1940s, she was living in Tollard Royal, which is also in Wiltshire. Vere Temple passed away in 1980 in Ringwood, Hampshire.

Vere Temple's Love for Insects

Vere Temple's passion for insects was very strong. By 1947, she became a member of the Royal Entomological Society of London. This is a group for people who study insects. Her membership showed how serious and knowledgeable she was about entomology.

Where to See Vere Temple's Art

Today, you can find examples of Vere Temple's beautiful artwork in several important collections. Her art is held by the British Council, the Manchester City Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery in London, and the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.

Books Written and Illustrated by Vere Temple

Vere Temple not only drew amazing pictures but also wrote several books. Many of her books taught others how to draw animals and plants.

• An Artist Goes to the Dogs (1937)
• Baby Animals on the Farm, and How to Draw Them (1941)
• How to Draw Wild Flowers (1942)
• Butterflies and Moths in Britain (1945)
• Flowers and Butterflies (1946)
• British Butterflies (1949)
• How to Draw Pond Life (1956)

Books Illustrated by Vere Temple for Other Authors

Besides writing her own books, Vere Temple also created illustrations for books written by other authors. Her drawings helped bring their stories and information to life.

• Hedgerow Tales by Enid Blyton (1935)
• Hutchinson's Dog Encyclopaedia (1935)
• Insect Life in Britain by Geoffrey Taylor (1945)
• British Garden Flowers by George M. Taylor (1946)
• Some British Beetles by Geoffrey Taylor (1948)