AUGUSTUS JOHN 1878-1961
Biography
Augustus Edwin John was born in Tenby, Wales, in 1878 and became a portrait, decorative painter and etcher. He was the brother of Gwen John 1876-1939.
John studied at the Slade Art School in London from 1894-1898 after which de traveled in Europe and spent many holidays travelling with gypsies.
He married Ida Nettleship and became father to Edwin and Vivien. Around this time he became Professor of painting at Liverpool University and trustee at the Tate Gallery.
In 1900 and 1918 he lived in London and in 1915 in Parkstone, Dorset. At the end of his life he lived at Fryern Court, Fordingbridge, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Member of:
Associate Royal Academy 1921
Royal Academy 1928 (resigned 1938 re-elected 1940)
Royal Society of Portrait Painters 1926
Related artists : James Abbott McNeil Whistler, Adolphe Valette and W.L.Wyllie.
Augustus John Paintings and etchings Wanted.
If you have pictures to sell please contact the gallery by email, phone 01590 678230 or by using our buying website: www.british-arts.com
Avoid paying up to 50% in auction fees!
Title: ” Girl’s Head”
Medium: Original signed etching
Title: “The Malt House”
Medium: Original signed etching