Ambrose McEvoy ARA, British 1878-1927 - Portrait study, c1920s; red chalk drawing on paper, signed lower middle 'McEvoy', 19 x 21 cm Ambrose McEvoy was an important and successful British portrait artist, who was inspired and encouraged by his...

Ambrose McEvoy ARA, British 1878-1927 - Portrait study, c1920s; red chalk drawing on paper, signed lower middle 'McEvoy', 19 x 21 cm Ambrose McEvoy was an important and successful British portrait artist, who was inspired and encouraged by his friend and supporter James McNiell Whistler. He studied at the Slade where he was part of the celebrated circle of artists that included Gwen and Augustus John, and later worked in Dieppe with Walter Sickert.