About this objectEtching depicting Lady Stair's Close in Edinburgh.
Albert Taylor received his formal training at the Liverpool School of Art, studying under the distinguished printmaker Geoffrey Heath Wedgwood. He later continued his artistic development privately with Charles Herbert Clark, refining his skills and deepening his interest in the graphic arts. Taylor’s practice centred on etchings, with a particular focus on landscapes and architectural subjects.
He began producing etchings in 1945, approaching the medium with remarkable discipline and care. Each stage of his experimentation was meticulously recorded in an inventory book, now preserved in the Williamson Art Gallery’s collection.
MakerTaylor, Albert (1918-1987)
Maker Roleprintmaker
Period20th century
Style and IconographyLandscape
Style and IconographyUrban Landscape
Style and IconographyEtching Revival
Inscription and MarksIn pencil along bottom: "Lady Stairs Close Albert J Taylor"
Techniqueetching on paper
Measurementsprint height: 22cm
print width: 15cm
mount height: 47cm
mount width: 37cm
Subject and Association KeywordsEdinburgh, Scotland
