Augustus Edwin John O.M., R.A., (British, 1878-1961)
Family Group; and a Study of Ida Holding a Baby
Family Group; and a Study of Ida Holding a Baby
signed 'John' (lower centre)
pen and ink and wash on paper
22.5 x 26cm (8 7/8 x 10 1/4in).
Provenance
Elizabeth Taylor Collection
Her Sale; Christie's, London, 8 February 2012, lot 330, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
J. Rothenstein, Augustus John, London, 1944, no. 74, illustrated
The present lot shows Ida and Dorelia with two children, with an additional study of Ida holding a baby to the right. This ink and wash study, along with several others, was executed as preparation for a large oil painting, Family Group, of 1908 (Collection Dublin City Art Gallery, Dublin). For a similar study please see L. Browse, Augustus John Drawings, London, 1941, no. 6.
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Family Group; and a Study of Ida Holding a Baby
Family Group; and a Study of Ida Holding a Baby
signed 'John' (lower centre)
pen and ink and wash on paper
22.5 x 26cm (8 7/8 x 10 1/4in).
Provenance
Elizabeth Taylor Collection
Her Sale; Christie's, London, 8 February 2012, lot 330, where acquired by the present owner
Literature
J. Rothenstein, Augustus John, London, 1944, no. 74, illustrated
The present lot shows Ida and Dorelia with two children, with an additional study of Ida holding a baby to the right. This ink and wash study, along with several others, was executed as preparation for a large oil painting, Family Group, of 1908 (Collection Dublin City Art Gallery, Dublin). For a similar study please see L. Browse, Augustus John Drawings, London, 1941, no. 6.
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