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The Aran Isles

JOHN, Augustus (1878-1961)

The spontaneous technique recalls John's vivid portraits of Dorelia and Edwin John of 1911. This landscape probably dates from the summer of 1912 when the artist visited Connemara and the Aran isles on the West Coast of Ireland. That autumn, he stayed at Chirk Castle with Lord Howard de Walden, who once owned this picture. It is distinctly reminiscent of the work of J.D.Innes, who was John's frequent painting companion during the period.

The Aran Isles
Image: © Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
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Collection Area

Art

Item Number

NMW A 157

Creation/Production

JOHN, Augustus

Acquisition

Purchase, 1971

Measurements

Height (cm): 30
Width (cm): 50.7
Height (in): 11
Width (in): 19

Techniques

oil on panel
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting

Material

oil
panel

Location

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