Fruit Sellers - C

published 1906

Augustus John

Associated Names
Augustus John

Artist, Welsh, 1878 - 1961

Two figures are shown side by side from head to toe. The figure on the left is slightly behind with a loose posture, and the figure on the right is more upright and appears to be in motion or leading. The person on the left has long, flowing hair and gentle facial features, slightly turned upwards. The person on the right wears a large wide-brimmed hat that obscures their hair and part of their face. Both figures are dressed in long, flowing garments. The individual on the right is holding a large basket wrapped around their arm. The background has dark tones with soft strokes creating a textured environment, and a lighter area behind the figures illuminating them.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and drypoint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 27 × 22.9 cm (10 5/8 × 9 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5129

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dodgson 1920, no. 88, State iv/iv


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1920

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

Wikidata ID

Q65019126

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