Haycock, David Boyd

Augustus John: Drawn from Life

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ISBN 13:
9781911300359
author:
Haycock, David Boyd
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Paul Holberton Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2018
Pages:
120
Dimensions:
28 x 21.8 centimetres (0.60 kg)
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Collections & Exhibitions,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£24.49

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Augustus John: Drawn from Life explores the remarkable career of Augustus John, a British artist widely regarded as one of the greatest living artists of his time. Despite achieving extraordinary fame in the early 20th century, John's work has become increasingly obscure. Born in Wales in 1878 and educated at the Slade School of Art in London, John emerged as a gifted draughtsman, with youthful drawings considered amongst the finest seen since the Renaissance. His style, characterized by bold colors and a willfully naïve approach, explored themes of romanticism, escapism, and alienation. John's work was highly regarded by collectors and critics alike, including the American collector John Quinn, who included him in the influential Armory Show in New York in 1913. This book seeks to restore Augustus John to his rightful place in the canon of British Art, shedding new light on a remarkable artist whose legacy has been overlooked for too long.

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