Early Life and Artistic Foundations Ernest Archibald Taylor, born in Greenock, Scotland, in 1874, emerged from a large family—the fifteenth of seventeen children of an army major. His initial path diverged from the artistic world; he began as an apprentice in the bustling Glasgow shipbuilding industry on the River Clyde. However, this practical grounding would subtly inform his later work, instilling a precision and understanding of form that complemented his burgeoning creative spirit. Taylor’s formal artistic education commenced at the Glasgow School of Art, a pivotal institution fostering…