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William Henry Davies (1871-1940)
JOHN, Augustus (1878-1961)
W.H.Davies was born in Newport and spent 1893-99 in America, where he lost a foot in a train jumping accident and accumulated the experiences for his 'Autobiography of a Super Tramp'. His first book was published in 1905 and by 1911 he was established as an author of prose and poetry. Friendly with a number of artists, Epstein executed a bronze head of him in 1916. This portrait dates from 1916-18
Image: © Estate of Augustus John. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 160
Creation/Production
JOHN, Augustus
Acquisition
Gift, 1940
Given by Gwendoline Davies
Measurements
Height
(cm): 76.2
Width
(cm): 63.5
Height
(in): 30
Width
(in): 25
Techniques
oil on canvas
Techniques (fine art)
art dept - fine
Fine Art - painting
Material
oil
canvas
Location
In store
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