Augustus Edwin John, OM RA, 'Caveman couple'
Augustus Edwin John, OM RA, (British, 1878 –1961)
Caveman couple
Ink and watercolour, squared and numbered with pencil
Unsigned, but this work was one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send a few rough sketches hoping they’ be in time to be useful as suggestions. I`m sorry I couldn`t manage to send them before/ Augustus John/ I think the figures ought to be well above life size’
8.1/2 x 6.1/8 in. (20.6 x 15.5 cm.)
Augustus Edwin John, OM RA, (British, 1878 –1961)
Caveman couple
Ink and watercolour, squared and numbered with pencil
Unsigned, but this work was one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send a few rough sketches hoping they’ be in time to be useful as suggestions. I`m sorry I couldn`t manage to send them before/ Augustus John/ I think the figures ought to be well above life size’
8.1/2 x 6.1/8 in. (20.6 x 15.5 cm.)
Augustus Edwin John, OM RA, (British, 1878 –1961)
Caveman couple
Ink and watercolour, squared and numbered with pencil
Unsigned, but this work was one of a number of drawings that was accompanied by a signed letter from John which read as follows `Alderney Manor/ Nr Parkstone, Dorset / Dear Hodge, I send a few rough sketches hoping they’ be in time to be useful as suggestions. I`m sorry I couldn`t manage to send them before/ Augustus John/ I think the figures ought to be well above life size’
8.1/2 x 6.1/8 in. (20.6 x 15.5 cm.)
