When *Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury* (1906[1]) sold at auction in 2006 for £680,000, the market confirmed what Tayler's contemporaries had long suspected: his cricket paintings occupy a category of their own in British[1] sporting art. The son of a Leytonstone family, he trained at Heatherley's School of Art and the Royal Academy before travelling to Paris, where he encountered the plein-air methods that would shape his practice.
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- 1862–1925, British[1]
- Works held in
- 9 museums
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Biography
He spent twelve years with the Newlyn School in Cornwall, painting everyday rural life under the influence of French Impressionism. The school's emphasis on natural light and direct observation suited his meticulous recording of outdoor scenes. By 1900[1] he had moved back to London, where commissions for grander historical subjects followed: *The Ceremony of the Garter* (1901) depicted Edward III and Joan of Kent at Eltham Palace, and *The Five Kings* (1903) became a panel at the Royal Exchange.
Alongside his gallery work, Tayler produced lithographs for Lord Leverhulme's Lever Brothers soap, one of the earlier examples of a serious exhibition painter crossing into commercial illustration without apparent embarrassment. His cricket watercolour series from 1905[1], twelve portraits of royal players, was largely acquired by the National Portrait Gallery. He died in London in December 1925[1].
Timeline
- 1862Born in Leytonstone, England
- 1901Painted *The Ceremony of the Garter*
- 1903Painted *The Five Kings*
- 1905Cricket watercolour series acquired by the National Portrait Gallery
- 1906*Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury* sold at auction
- 1925Died in London
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albert Chevallier Tayler known for?
Albert Chevallier Tayler is particularly known for his cricket paintings, with *Kent vs Lancashire at Canterbury* (1906[1]) achieving a high price at auction. He also received commissions for historical subjects, such as *The Ceremony of the Garter* and *The Five Kings*.Who was Albert Chevallier Tayler?
Albert Chevallier Tayler was a British[1] artist who trained at Heatherley's School of Art and the Royal Academy. He is known for his cricket paintings and other works depicting historical subjects and rural life.What was Albert Chevallier Tayler's art style?
Tayler's art style was influenced by French Impressionism, particularly during his time with the Newlyn School in Cornwall. The school's emphasis on natural light and direct observation shaped his meticulous approach to recording outdoor scenes.How did Albert Chevallier Tayler die?
Albert Chevallier Tayler died in 1925[1] at the age of 63.
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- [1] wikipedia Wikipedia: Albert Chevallier Tayler Used for: biography, birth dates, death dates, identifiers, movement attribution, nationality.
- [2] book Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author, Beard, Lee, 1973- author, Butler, Adam, author; Van Cleave, Claire, author; Fortenberry, Diane, author; Stirling, Susan, author - The Art Book_ New Edition, Mini Format Used for: biography.
- [3] book Masterpieces of western art : a history of art in 900 individual studies from the Gothic to the present day Used for: biography.
- [4] book Post-impressionism : cross-currents in European painting Used for: biography.
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