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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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Portrait of a Lady /// Impressionism British Augustus Edwin John Drawing Red
Portrait of a Lady /// Impressionism British Augustus Edwin John Drawing Red

Portrait of a Lady /// Impressionism British Augustus Edwin John Drawing Red

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

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 Drawing on wove paper Framing:...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Art

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Chalk, Charcoal

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cave  people, British
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cave  people, British

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cave people, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman, British, 20th C
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman, British, 20th C

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman, British, 20th C

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Pyramus and Thisbe
Pyramus and Thisbe

Pyramus and Thisbe

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Fairlawn, OH

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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Early 1900s Young British Artists (YBA) Augustus Edwin John Art

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Etching

Augustus John, British, drawing of a kneeling nude, pencil on paper
Augustus John, British, drawing of a kneeling nude, pencil on paper

Augustus John, British, drawing of a kneeling nude, pencil on paper

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Augustus John (British, 1878 – 1961) Kneeling nude Pencil on paper Signed ‘John’ (lower right) 19 x 13 in. (48.3 x 33 cm.) Provenance: Bonhams, 26th March 2025

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20th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Pencil

Augustus Edwin John signed original watercolour drawing of cave  people, British
Augustus Edwin John signed original watercolour drawing of cave  people, British

Augustus Edwin John signed original watercolour drawing of cave people, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This drawing is accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send a few rough sketches hoping t...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman family, British
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman family, British

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman family, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of cavemen, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a cavewoman, British
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a cavewoman, British

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a cavewoman, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman, British
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman, British

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman couple, British
Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman couple, British

Augustus Edwin John original watercolour drawing of a caveman couple, British

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

This is one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from Augustus Edwin John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send ...

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20th Century Modern Augustus Edwin John Art

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

A captivating oil on panel circa 1930 by English painter Augustus Edwin John. The piece is a portrait of a young girl with auburn hair and brown eyes. Framed dimensions are 9.75 inch...

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