Before immigration, Alfred Waud had entered the Government School of Design at Somerset House, London, with the intention of becoming a marine painter. This did not come to fruition, but as a student, he also worked as a painter of theatrical scenery.
Prior to immigrating, Alfred Waud attended the Government School of Design at Somerset House in London with aspirations to be a marine painter. However, this career path was abandoned, and instead, he pursued painting for theatrical productions while studying.