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          William Thurston Topham ( - ) was active/lived in Quebec / Canada, England....

          William Thurston Topham, Canadian (), Sawmill Yard, oil on canvas, 25 x 35 in.

        1. William Thurston Topham, Canadian (), Sawmill Yard, oil on canvas, 25 x 35 in.
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        3. William Thurston Topham ( - ) was active/lived in Quebec / Canada, England.
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          6. William Thurston Topham, born in Spondon, England, in 1888, and later making his mark in Montreal, Canada, was a multifaceted artist whose career spanned architecture, painting, and illustration. Best known for his war paintings and Laurentian landscapes, Topham's journey in the arts began with a foundation in architecture, which heavily influenced his later work in painting and design.

          Early Life and Architectural Beginnings

          Topham's early years were rooted in England, where he studied architecture and painting at the School of Art in Derby.

          His professional career started in 1905 as an assistant to L. L. Goldie, a Derby architect. In 1908, Topham ventured to Berlin, where he worked under the sculptor Arthur Lewin-Funcke, honing his drawing skills. The following year, he returned to England to work as an interior architectural designer for H.

          H. Martyn and Co. in Cheltenham. This period of his life was characterized by a blend of architectural design and artistic exploration, w