Augustus Edwin John
The Little Camp
1906

About the Item

Artist: Augustus Edwin John (Welsh, 1878-1961) Title: "The Little Camp" *Signed by John in pencil lower right Year: 1906 Medium: Original Etching on laid paper Limited edition: 25 Printer: likely the artist John himself Publisher: likely the artist John himself Reference: "A Catalogue of Etchings by Augustus John 1901-1914" - Dodgson No. 127, page 138 Framing: Recently framed in a wood moulding with fabric rag matting from Holland and Museum Glass Framed size: 13.88" x 14.88" Sheet size: 8" x 11" Image size: 3" x 4" Condition: Toning and UV staining to sheet. In good condition Extremely rare Notes: Provenance: private collection - Tampa, FL; private collection - New York, NY; acquired from an art gallery in New York, NY. This work was etched in Dartmoor, UK in 1905 and published in 1906. Various print information pencil inscribed in bottom margin. Retains a "Print Exclusively" inkstamp on backing-paper from previous framing, on verso. This etching is related to a 1905, 4" x 6", pen, brush and ink study, entitled "The Little Camp, Dartmoor" by John, once sold and documented by Abbott and Holder Gallery, London, UK. Biography: 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).

Creator:
Augustus Edwin John (1878-1961, British)
Creation Year:
1906
Dimensions:
Height: 13.88 in (35.26 cm)Width: 14.88 in (37.8 cm)
Medium:
Laid Paper,Etching
Movement & Style:
Post-Impressionist
Period:
1900-1909
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Saint Augustine, FL
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU121211963982
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