Albert Rutherston: A Weaver of Myth and Landscape Albert Daniel Rotherston (1881-1953) was a British artist whose career spanned from the early 20th century to the mid-century, leaving an indelible mark on decorative arts and theatrical design. Born in Bradford, Yorkshire, to German Jewish parents who immigrated to England in the 1860s, Rotherston’s upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for both artistic tradition and intellectual curiosity—qualities that would profoundly shape his creative vision. His formative years were spent studying at Bradford Grammar School and subsequently…