Augustus Edwin John (1878 - 1961)
1878-01-04Tenby, United Kingdom1961-10-31Fordingbridge, United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Augustus Edwin John
Augustus Edwin John was a British artist, a prominent representative of post-impressionism. He is most famous for painting portraits of his contemporaries, although among the best masterpieces of his work there are many paintings in the nude and landscape genre.Date and place of birt: | 4 january 1878, Tenby, United Kingdom |
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Date and place of death: | 31 october 1961, Fordingbridge, United Kingdom |
Nationality: | United Kingdom |
Period of activity: | XIX, XX century |
Specialization: | Artist, Painter |
Genre: | Portrait |
Art style: | Post-Impressionism |