Sir William Rothenstein

British, 1872 - 1945

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The image shows a side profile sketch of a person's head and upper shoulders facing left. The sketch features the person's facial features, including a nose, lips, and a subtle expression. The hair is wavy and falls to the shoulder, with a hat partially covering the head. The sketch highlights the person's shoulders and a partially visible neck, with a beige paper background.
Sir William Rothenstein, Florence Beerbohm, c. 1925, red chalk on laid paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1990.55.1

Florence Beerbohm

Sir William Rothenstein · c. 1925 · red chalk on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1990.55.1
The image is a pencil drawing of a man's head and shoulders. The man is in a side profile position, facing slightly to the left. His facial features include a nose, jawline, and mustache. His hair is neat and combed back. He is wearing a collared shirt. The background is plain. There are no visible jewelry or objects. A small inscription is on the right side of the drawing.
Sir William Rothenstein, Sir Frank Short, 1921, lithograph on laid paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1988.21.3

Sir Frank Short

Sir William Rothenstein · 1921 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.21.3
This is a sketch depicting a person's head and shoulders. The person is facing forward with a stern expression. They have a broad face, deep-set eyes, and strong brows. The individual has a closely cropped hairline. They are wearing a high-necked garment with a visible button at the top and what appears to be a turtleneck underneath. The background is a plain, textured paper surface.
Sir William Rothenstein, André Gide, 1918, red chalk heightened with white on brown wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.154

André Gide

Sir William Rothenstein · 1918 · red chalk heightened with white on brown wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.154
The pencil sketch shows a person seated in profile view, facing to the left. The individual is depicted from the head to the knees, with closed eyes and a calm expression. The figure has medium-length hair and a beard, wearing loose draped clothing. The hands are resting on the knee. The background is plain. The artist's signature and date "1912" are in the lower right corner.
Sir William Rothenstein, Sir Rabindranath Tagore, 1912, black chalk on wove paper, Gift of William B. O'Neal, 1995.52.155

Sir Rabindranath Tagore

Sir William Rothenstein · 1912 · black chalk on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1995.52.155
The image shows a profile drawing of a man, focusing primarily on his upper body from the side. The man's head is turned to the right, and his posture suggests he is seated in a relaxed position. He has a prominent nose and an almost bald head, with very short hair visible around the sides. His facial features are distinctive and finely detailed. He is wearing a shirt or jacket, and the sketch focuses more on the lines and form than on intricate clothing details. The man is seated on a chair, as suggested by the line markings that outline its presence. The background is simple, consisting of hatching and sparse linework. The drawing is on a beige-toned paper with a slightly textured appearance, and the sheet appears to have a pinkish edge on the right side.
Sir William Rothenstein, Arthur Wing Pinero, 1897, lithograph on laid paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1988.53.3

Arthur Wing Pinero

Sir William Rothenstein · 1897 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.53.3
The image shows a sketch of an older man seen in profile from the waist up. He is leaning forward, with his arms resting on a railing or ledge. His hands might be clasped. The man's head is slightly turned downwards, showing his facial profile. He has a full beard, curly hair, and a receding hairline. The drawing details his facial features, beard, and hair. He wears a loose long-sleeved garment. The sketch is straightforward, focusing solely on the figure with no context or background.
Sir William Rothenstein, William Henley, 1897, lithograph on laid paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1988.53.4

William Henley

Sir William Rothenstein · 1897 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.53.4
The image depicts a person from the waist up. The individual is sitting and leaning forward, resting their chin on one hand. Their head is turned slightly to the side as they look into the distance. They have wavy shoulder-length hair and subtly outlined facial features, suggesting a contemplative expression. The person is wearing a loose garment with voluminous sleeves. Their fingers are shown partially touching their face. The background features subtle shading within an arch-shaped outline, emphasizing the figure's posture.
Sir William Rothenstein, Alice Mary Knewstub (later Mrs. Rothenstein), 1897, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1988.21.5

Alice Mary Knewstub (later Mrs. Rothenstein)

Sir William Rothenstein · 1897 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.21.5
The sketch depicts a man in a side profile position from the waist up. He has a bushy moustache, neatly combed hair, a strong jawline, and a detailed facial expression. He is wearing a suit with a jacket, vest, collared shirt, and loosely tied necktie. He has his right hand in his pocket and is standing against a plain, light-colored background. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Sir William Rothenstein, George Gissing, 1897, lithograph on laid paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1988.53.2

George Gissing

Sir William Rothenstein · 1897 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.53.2
The image is a sketch of a man's upper body in profile view. He has distinct facial features, a moustache, and glasses. The man is dressed in a suit with a shirt and tie. The background is a simple interior setting.
Sir William Rothenstein, Sir Frederick Pollock, 1897, lithograph on laid paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1988.21.1

Sir Frederick Pollock

Sir William Rothenstein · 1897 · lithograph on laid paper ·  Accession ID  1988.21.1
There are two pencil sketches in the image. The first sketch shows the person's head from the back with an upside-down view, focusing on their hairstyle in an elegant bun. The second sketch, positioned below the first, presents a side profile of the person with soft and feminine facial features, including a slightly turned-up nose and closed lips. The hair is depicted in soft waves, tied back with a ribbon. The attire indicates a high-collared garment with ruffled or puffed shoulders, drawn in textured folds. The background is plain in both sketches.
Sir William Rothenstein, Two Studies of Alice Mary Knewstub (later Mrs. Rothenstein), 1896, lithograph on wove paper, Gift of Mark Samuels Lasner, 1988.21.4

Two Studies of Alice Mary Knewstub (later Mrs. Rothenstein)

Sir William Rothenstein · 1896 · lithograph on wove paper ·  Accession ID  1988.21.4