Figure of a young woman

Details

Augustus John, O.M., R.A. (1878-1961)
Figure of a young woman
signed 'John.' (lower right)
pencil
17¾ x 6½ in. (45 x 16.5 cm.)

Provenance

John Drinkwater.
Anonymous sale; Christie's, London, 6 May 1932, lot 31.

Exhibited

London, New English Art Club, 1915-1916, catalogue not traced.

Special Notice

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Lot Essay

The present work was owned by John Drinkwater (1882-1937) until 1932. Drinkwater was an English poet and playwright, and had his first major success with the play Abraham Lincoln, which was later adapted into a short film. He followed this with the plays Mary Stuart and Oliver Cromwell.

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