Augustus John
Augustus John (1878–1961) was a British painter, etcher and draftsperson.
Also recorded as Augustus Edwin John; Augustus John OM; Augustin Edwin John; Augustus Edwin John (Sir); augustus john; a. john.
Overview
Born at Tenby in 1878, died at Fordingbridge in 1961.
In detail
Augustus John studied at Slade School of Fine Art. training under Frederick Brown and Henry Tonks is recorded. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait. The authority associates the name with Post-impressionism.
Places of work recorded in the authority are Fordingbridge, Liverpool and London. Employment is recorded with University of Liverpool. Membership is recorded of Royal Academy of Arts.
Works named in the authority record are Madame Suggia and Man met pijp.
Work by Augustus John is recorded in the collections of Minneapolis Institute of Art, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Auckland Art Gallery, Tate and National Gallery of Victoria.
Distinctions recorded are Order of Merit.
Sources
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“Augustus John”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q562540: Augustus John
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