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Augustus Edwin John Art

British, 1878-1961
Augustus John, in full Augustus Edwin John, (born January 4, 1878, Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales—died October 31, 1961, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, England), Welsh painter who was an accomplished portraitist, muralist, and draughtsman. John studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London from 1894 to 1898. By age 20 he had won a reputation as one of the most brilliant draughtsmen in England. His portraits and other paintings done around 1900 gained attention for their vigour and skillful technique. John was greatly influenced by the work of Old Master painters, especially Peter Paul Rubens, as can be seen in the strong and sensuous Smiling Woman (c. 1908), a portrait of John’s second wife, Dorelia. John was known as a colourful personality who adopted an individualistic and bohemian lifestyle. Intrigued by gypsy culture and the Romany language, he spent periods traveling with gypsy caravans over Wales, Ireland, and Dorset. He based much of his work on these experiences, such as the painting Encampment on Dartmoor (1906). John was more modern in his approach to landscape painting, as seen in the bright palette and loose brushwork of paintings such as Llyn Trewereyn (1911–12) and The Little Railway, Martigues (1928).
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Artist: Augustus Edwin John
Portrait of Barbara
By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Augustus Edwin John (Welsh, 1878-1961). Portrait of Barbara, ca. 1930. oil on canvas, 11 5/8 x 14 5/8 inches. Framed dimension: 16 x 19 inches....
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By Augustus Edwin John
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Pyramus and Thisbe Etching, c.1906 Signed along bottom edge in pencil "Augustus E John" Edition: 25 Reference: Dodgson 91 ii/II Condition: Excellent Plate: 5 1/8 x 4" (13.02 x 10.16 ...
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By Augustus Edwin John
Located in Storrs, CT
Self Portrait. 1920. Etching and drypoint. Dodgson 138. 6 1/8 x 5 (sheet 13 1/4 x 11). Edition 105. A rich impression with plate tone, printed on cream wove paper. Slight toning in ...
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Portrait of a Lady /// Impressionism British Augustus Edwin John Drawing Red
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Artist: Augustus Edwin John (Welsh, 1878-1961) Title: "Portrait of a Lady" *Signed by John lower right Circa: 1910 Medium: Original red and black Chalk Drawi...
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