Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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).

Artist: Augustus Edwin John

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Augustus Edwin JohnPortrait of a Lady /// Impressionism British Augustus Edwin John Drawing Red, Circa: 1910

$9,500

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk, Charcoal

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

$2,752

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Pencil

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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

$1,651

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

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

$1,101

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 Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Madeleine ScellierThe Angels - Original China Ink and Watercolor by Madeleine Scellier - 1955, 1955

$532

H 9.45 in W 6.3 in D 0.04 in

The Angels - Original China Ink and Watercolor by Madeleine Scellier - 1955

By Madeleine Scellier

Located in Roma, IT

The Angels is an original drawing in watercolored china ink on ivory-colored paper realized by the French artist Madeleine Scellier (1928). Hand-signed in pencil on the lower margin...

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1950s Modern Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Marie LaurencinMarie Laurencin portrait drawing of her mother, 1903, 1903

$4,404

H 6.63 in W 7.5 in D 1 in

Marie Laurencin portrait drawing of her mother, 1903

By Marie Laurencin

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Marie Laurencin (French, 1885 – 1956) Portrait of Pauline Laurencin, the artist’s mother, circa 1903 Black crayon on paper Inscribed ‘Despair and die / not die’ (upper right) Not sig...

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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Crayon

Gabriel Mayorga"Reclining Nude", Circa 1971

$895Sale Price|25% Off

H 14 in W 18 in D 1 in

"Reclining Nude"

By Gabriel Mayorga

Located in Southampton, NY

Here is a pastel on paper work of art by the American artist, Gabriel Humberto Mayorga. Signed and dated lower left 1971. Wrinkling to paper and mild fading due to age. The piece ha...

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1970s Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Oil Pastel, Paper

Louis BellonFrench Pointillist Reclining Male Nude Mid 20th Century Painting, c. 1950s

$991Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.5 in W 10 in

French Pointillist Reclining Male Nude Mid 20th Century Painting

By Louis Bellon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Pointillist Reclining Male Nude by Louis Bellon (French 1908-1998) initialled lower right gouache painting on paper, unframed measurements: 5.5 x 10 inches (overall the sheet measures 8.25 x 11.9 inches) provenance: private collection of the artists work, Provence, France Condition report: very good, colour strong, thin paper, margins of sheet show light marks but image is clean Beautiful Neo-Impressionist 1940's French pointillist...

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Mid-20th Century Pointillist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Gouache

Auguste LegrasAuguste Legras (1817-1887) Portrait of a young man in profile, drawing signed, circa 1860

$1,100

H 17.72 in W 12.41 in

Auguste Legras (1817-1887) Portrait of a young man in profile, drawing signed

Located in Paris, FR

Auguste Legras (1817-1887) Portrait of a young man in profile, signed lower right Charcoal, red and white chalks on paper 45 x 31.5 cm Framed : 52 x 39 cm This particularly evocati...

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1860s Romantic Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Chalk, Charcoal

GENEVIEVE ZONDERVAN (1922-2013)Mid 20th Century French Charcoal Drawing - Portrait of a Standing Nude Man, c. 1950's

$219Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 0.1 in

Mid 20th Century French Charcoal Drawing - Portrait of a Standing Nude Man

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

"The Portrait" by Geneviève Zondervan (French 1922-2013) pencil/ charcoal on thick paper, unframed paper size: 25 x 19 inches Beautifully decorative, mid 20th century French origin...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Oil

Josine VignonMid Century French Sketch of a Standing Male Figure, 1945

$187Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 19 in D 1 in

Mid Century French Sketch of a Standing Male Figure

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Male Study Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper Size: 25 (height) x 19 (width) Stamped: Verso Condition: ...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Pencil

Josine VignonMid Century French Nude Study, Pencil and Charcoal on Paper, Signed, 1945

$209Sale Price|20% Off

H 25 in W 19 in D 1 in

Mid Century French Nude Study, Pencil and Charcoal on Paper, Signed

By Josine Vignon

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Title: Mid Century French Nude Study Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil/ charcoal on artists paper, double sided Size: 25 (height) x 19 (width) Stamped: Ver...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Charcoal, Pencil

Sakti Burman“Six Figures, c. 1965-70” by Sakti Burman (b. 1935) Indian Folklore Watercolor, Circa 1965-70

$7,500

H 31.5 in W 37.5 in D 1.5 in

“Six Figures, c. 1965-70” by Sakti Burman (b. 1935) Indian Folklore Watercolor

By Sakti Burman

Located in Yardley, PA

“Six Figures, c. 1965-70” by Sakti Burman (b. 1935). A wonderful example of Burman’s distinctive fusion of Indian folkloric imagery with European surrealist and fantastical sensibil...

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1960s Modern Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Victor Di Gesu'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Academie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA, Circa 1955

$875Sale Price|30% Off

H 8 in W 13.75 in

'Seated Nude', Paris, Louvre, Salon d'Automne, Academie Chaumière, LACMA, SFAA

By Victor Di Gesu

Located in Santa Cruz, CA

Stamped, verso, with estate stamp for Victor Di Gesu (American, 1914-1988) and created circa 1955. Winner of the Prix Othon Friesz, Victor di Gesu first attended the Los Angeles Art...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Watercolor

Victor CourtrayInterior Design - Drawing by Victor Courtray - 1948, 1948

$354

H 19.1 in W 12.6 in D 0.04 in

Interior Design - Drawing by Victor Courtray - 1948

Located in Roma, IT

Interior Design is a beautiful drawing on paper, realized in 1948 by the French architect Victor Courtray (1897-1971). Ink and watercolor on paper. Hand-signed and dated on the low...

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1940s Modern Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Watercolor

20th century American School“Rushing Forest Stream”, Circa 1950

$850

H 15 in W 20 in D 2 in

“Rushing Forest Stream”

Located in Southampton, NY

Here for your consideration is a very well executed watercolor on archival paper of a rushing stream in a sunlit forest. Strong, vibrant colors. Double sided with a seascape on a roc...

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1950s Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor, Archival Paper

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Augustus Edwin JohnComposition of Nudes

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H 28 in W 20.5 in D 1 in

Composition of Nudes

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Exton, PA

This watercolor on paper by Augustus Edwin John of 2 Nudes exemplifies Johns’ interest and study of the Post Impressionist style of Matisse and Gauguin. You can see the way Johns qui...

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1910s Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Augustus Edwin JohnOn the road to market

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H 48.3 in W 32.8 in D 1 in

On the road to market

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Augustus Edwin John OM RA (4 January 1878 – 31 October 1961) On the road to market Pen and ink on paper Signed in pencil ‘John’ (lower right) 19 x 13 in. (48.3 x 32.8 cm.) Augustus Edwin John was a Welsh portraitist, landscape painter, lithographer and etcher, and is considered one of the most important English artists of the twentieth century. John was primarily known for his powerful portraits of distinguished contemporaries, and was a significant exponent of Post-Impressionism in Britain, developing a pioneering technique of oil sketching directly onto bare canvas. Born at Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Augustus John was the young...

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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen

Augustus Edwin JohnOn the road to market

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H 48.3 in W 32.8 in D 1 in

On the road to market

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

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Late 19th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink, Pen

Augustus Edwin JohnFemale nude

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H 10 in W 8 in D 1 in

Female nude

By Augustus Edwin John

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Sir Augustus John OM RA (British, 1878 – 1961) Female nude Atelier stamp on the reverse ‘AE John studio, June 1963’ Pen and ink on paper 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x...

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Mid-20th Century Post-Impressionist Augustus Edwin John Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Paper, Ink

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Find a wide variety of authentic Augustus Edwin John drawings and watercolor paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Augustus Edwin John in chalk, charcoal and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 1910s and is mostly associated with the Post-Impressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Augustus Edwin John drawings and watercolor paintings, so small editions measuring 14 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Orovida Pissarro, Antonio Lopez, and Michael William Eggleston. Augustus Edwin John drawings and watercolor paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $10,000 and tops out at $10,000, while the average work can sell for $10,000.