Jacob Epstein, No. 2

c. 1906

Augustus John

Associated Names
Augustus John

Artist, Welsh, 1878 - 1961

The image is a close-up portrait showing only the person's head and a hint of shoulders. The person is facing forward, looking directly at the viewer. Their facial features include a furrowed brow and slightly pursed lips, with deep shadows suggesting strong features. The person has curly, voluminous hair that frames the face, drawn with swirling lines that create a textured appearance. The clothing is suggested by lines indicating a collared shirt, but details are not emphasized, focusing the viewer’s attention on the face. No jewelry or objects are visible in the image. The background is plain and unadorned, giving emphasis to the person's face and head.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.5 × 22.4 cm (11 1/4 × 8 13/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5101

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dodgson 1920, no. 13, State only


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1920

  • Dodgson, Campbell. A Catalogue of Etchings by Augustus John 1901-1914. London: Charles Chenil and Co., 1920.

Wikidata ID

Q65019099

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