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John da Costa
John da Costa - Lillie - A Portrait of the artist's wife

1900

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JOHN DA COSTA (1867-1931) Lillie, the Artist’s Wife Signed l.l. Coloured chalks on tinted paper Framed 61 by 48.5 cm., 24 by 19 in. (frame size 80 by 69 cm., 31 ½ by 27 ¼ in.) John da Costa was born in Teignmouth, Devon and brought up in the Channel Islands. He went to school in Millbrook, Hampshire but at the age of only 11 he went to Paris to study art under Gustave Boulanger and Jules Lefebvre. After a time working with the artists’ community in Newlyn he established himself in London as an illustrator and society portraitist. As a portraitist he was extremely successful in London, Paris and New York, making several trips across the Atlantic to paint his affluent American sitters.
  • Creator:
    John da Costa (1867 - 1931, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1900
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.02 in (61 cm)Width: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 25631stDibs: LU1028314735612

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