Augustus Edwin John was a painter of portraits, figure compositions, landscapes and flowers. He was also a draughtsman, etcher and lithographer. John was born on January 4, 1878 in Tenby, Wales. He was the brother of the painter Gwen John. He studied at the Slade School of Art in 1894, won a Scholarship in 1896 and the Summer Composition Prize in 1898. John first visited Paris in 1900 and later traveled to Holland, Belgium and France. He was influenced by Rembrandt, El Greco and the Post-Impressionists. He began exhibiting at the New English Art Club in 1900 and became a member in 1903. He became a professor of painting at Liverpool University in 1901. He had his first one-man exhibition at the Carfax Gallery in 1903. John painted in Ireland, Dorset and Wales, where he camped with gypsies and worked with Innes and Derwent Lees in 1911. He has exhibited at the Chenil Galleries and Alpine Club Gallery. In 1921, he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy and elected a full R.A. in 1928. He was a member of the London Group in 1940. Augustus John was awarded the Order of Merit in 1942. He has traveled widely throughout Europe and paid several visits to the USA and Jamaica. He used to live in Dorset, London and later on in Hampshire. He has conducted several retrospective exhibitions of his drawings at the National Gallery in 1940, at Temple Newsam, Leeds in 1946, National Eisteddfod of Wales and Welsh and English tour in 1948. In later life, John wrote two volumes of autobiography, Chiaroscuro in 1952 and Finishing Touches in 1964. He died at his home at Fordingbridge, Hampshire on October 31, 1961.
IDA WITH CHILD
By Augustus John
Located in Portland, ME
John, Augustus (British, 1878-1961) IDA WITH CHILD. Pencil on paper, not dated, but after 1901 and before 1907. Signed lower right. 7 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches (sheet), framed to 16 1/2 x ...
Pencil
Study of a Standing Female Nude, pencil on paper by Augustus John
By Augustus John
Located in London, GB
Augustus John was one of the finest draughtsmen of the 20th century. An early exponent of Post-Impressionism in Britain, he was considered, at a time, to be the most important artis...
Pencil
$297Sale Price|58% Off
H 10.75 in W 8.25 in D 1 in
Mid Century French Pencil Study of a Male Nude
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Pencil Study of a Male Nude Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil and Paper Size: 10.75 (height) x 8.25 (width) Stamped: No Condition...
Pencil
$10,000
H 6 in W 5 in
Two Seated Men Watercolor Drawing, Signed, 20th Century, Framed
By Henri Lebasque
Located in New York, NY
“Two Seated Men” by Henri Lebasque (1865-1937) Pencil and watercolor on paper 6 x 5 inches unframed (15.24 x 12.7 cm) Signed on bottom right Description: In ...
Watercolor, Pencil
$9,000
H 21 in W 12.5 in D 1 in
Vogue Magazine, Elegant Fashion Illustration for Adel Simpson
By Antonio Lopez
Located in Miami, FL
Vogue USA, Fashion Illustration. Meticulously drawn in a descriptive and yet creative way. Antonio's full mastery of his art is on full display. Signed lower right. The work is arch...
Watercolor, Gouache, Pencil
$594Sale Price|20% Off
H 14.18 in W 11.89 in
The Seated Nude, Pencil on Paper Drawing, Circa 1920s, Framed
By Guillaume Dulac
Located in London, GB
'The Seated Nude', pencil on paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil paintings or ot...
Paper, Pencil
$543Sale Price|20% Off
H 13 in W 14.77 in
Study of Male Nude, Pencil and Charcoal Drawing, Circa 1920s, Framed
By Guillaume Dulac
Located in London, GB
'Study of Male Nude', pencil and charcoal on fine art paper, by Guillaume Dulac (circa 1920s). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil paint...
Paper, Charcoal, Pencil
$2,250
H 23.375 in W 19.75 in
19th century color portrait pencil pastel female subject realism
By Constance de Rothschild
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Lady Mary Stanhope" is an original pencil and pastel drawing by Constance de Rothschild. This piece depicts a woman facing to the right. The artist also cre...
Pastel, Pencil
$990
H 5.12 in W 3.94 in
Woman sitting - Pencil on Paper Unique Drawing Post Impressionism, 1910
By Henri Edmond Cross
Located in New York, NY
Henri Edmond Cross Woman sitting, ca. 1910 Pencil on paper 5 1/10 × 3 9/10 in l 13 × 10 cm Frame included - 9 x 7 in l 23 x 18 cm Stamped 'HEC' lower right Condition: Excellent cond...
Pencil
$486Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.47 in W 10.28 in
Portrait of a Slumbering Young Woman, Pencil on Paper, Signed, 1929
By Guillaume Dulac
Located in London, GB
'Portrait of a Slumbering Young Woman', pencil on paper, by French artist, Guillaume Dulac (1929). An artist known for his exquisite drawings - many are sketches for his larger oil p...
Paper, Pencil
Post-Impressionist Drawing of a Man Drinking, Late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
The passepartout contains the following legend 'Jean-François Raffaëlli - Paris 1889 - E. Universelle - 1885'. No writings on the drawing paper itself.
Paper, Color Pencil
Disegno accademia nudo maschile del XIX secolo su carta
Located in Florence, IT
Questa tipologia di disegno rientra pienamente nelle "accademie" ovvero degli studi dal vivo su modello (che poteva essere un modello in carne ed ossa oppure un'opera antica)che eran...
Paper, Charcoal, Pencil
$106Sale Price|84% Off
H 6.75 in W 4.5 in D 1 in
Mid Century French Minimalist Illustration of a Two Women Walking a Dog
By Josine Vignon
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Title: Mid Century French Minimalist Illustration of a Two Women Walking a Dog Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Pencil and Paper Size:...
Pencil
$385
H 16 in W 12 in D 0.13 in
A Sensitive 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man By Harold Haydon
By Harold Haydon
Located in Chicago, IL
A Sensitive, Finely Rendered 1950s Mid-Century Modern Portrait of a Young Man By Noted Chicago Artist, Harold Haydon (Am. 1909-1994). Artwork size: 12 x 9 1/2 inches. Artwork is un...
Paper, Graphite