A Girl's Head - J

1919

Augustus John

Associated Names
Augustus John

Artist, Welsh, 1878 - 1961

The image features a close-up portrait showing the head and shoulders of a person. They are positioned slightly turned to one side with eyes gazing to their right, presenting a thoughtful expression. Their facial features are delicately detailed, with prominent eyebrows, sharp eyes, and full lips. The person has medium-length hair that appears to be dark, peeking out from under a wide-brimmed hat with a light band. They are dressed in clothing with a visible collar, possibly a shirt or blouse, with folds indicating a soft fabric. There are no visible jewelry or held objects. In the background, there are crosshatched lines and shading that suggest the atmosphere without depicting specific details.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 28.1 × 20.5 cm (11 1/16 × 8 1/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.3.5140

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Dodgson 1931, no. 134, State ii/ii


Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1931

  • Dodgson, Campbell. "Additions to the Catalogue of the Etchings by Augustus John, R.A." Print Collector's Quarterly 18 (1931): 270-287.

Wikidata ID

Q65019137

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