About the artist
Born in Thorpe Achurch, Northamptonshire in 1882, self-made artist Alfred Ambrose Chew Leete found his passion for art as an apprentice surveyor in Bristol. His first paid drawing was published in 1897 by the Daily Graphic, paving his way to frequent contributions to Bristol Magpie. Moving to London in 1899, he became a printer's artist before turning independent in 1905. His work, often comedic illustrations and ads, appeared in many publications. Leete is best known for his iconic World War I recruitment poster featuring Lord Kitchener. He died in 1933.