Profile of Bella

published 1906

Augustus John

Associated Names
Augustus John

Artist, Welsh, 1878 - 1961

The image shows a side profile of a person's upper body, featuring the face and hair. The person is depicted in a right-facing position. The facial features are emphasized with cross-hatching lines, displaying a distinctive nose and lips. The hair is curly and voluminous, appearing loose and slightly tousled. Clothing is implied with rough lines indicating a garment around the neck, possibly a top or dress with a collar. The background is plain, with no additional details, keeping the focus on the intricate etching of the profile. The artwork is monochrome, resembling a sketch or an etching.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 19.5 × 13.6 cm (7 11/16 × 5 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5117

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dodgson 1920, no. 48, 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

Q65019115

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