Virgin by Augustus Edwin John

Virgin, in brief

Title: Virgin
Artist: Augustus Edwin John (1878–1961)
Artist born in: Tenby, United States of America
Dimensions: 213 × 113 cm
Movement: Baroque
Subject: religious figure, dramatic lighting, spiritual theme, baroque art, earth tones, vertical composition

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What are the dimensions of the original "Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John?

"Virgin" measures 213 x 113 cm in its original form. Original dimensions are a useful reference when choosing a reproduction size.

What does "Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John depict?

"Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John depicts: religious figure, dramatic lighting, spiritual theme, baroque art, earth tones, vertical composition, atmospheric painting.

Can the image of "Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John be freely reproduced?

"Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John is still protected by copyright. This status governs how the image of the work may be reproduced.

Which artist is "Virgin" attributed to?

"Virgin" was created by Augustus Edwin John. The information on this page describes Augustus Edwin John's original work.

What art movement does "Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John belong to?

"Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John belongs to the Baroque movement. This movement provides the stylistic context of the work.

What stage of Augustus Edwin John's development does "Virgin" represent?

Within Augustus Edwin John's career, "Virgin" falls in the Mature Period. The phase helps compare it with the artist's other works.

Is "Virgin" by Augustus Edwin John in the public domain, and why?

The copyright status of "Virgin" - still protected by copyright - follows from the artist's death in 1961.

How does "Virgin" fit into Augustus Edwin John's themes and style?

Within Augustus Edwin John's output, "Virgin" sits in the Baroque style, alongside the themes of baroque drama & emotion, welsh post-impressionist style, religious devotion & grace, symbolic narrative imagery, humanity's spiritual struggle", exploring faith and suffering, portraiture with emotive depth, key work in john's mature phase".

How does the subject of "Virgin" relate to Augustus Edwin John's usual themes?

Augustus Edwin John's recurring themes include baroque drama & emotion, welsh post-impressionist style, religious devotion & grace, symbolic narrative imagery, humanity's spiritual struggle", exploring faith and suffering, portraiture with emotive depth, key work in john's mature phase"; "Virgin" focuses on religious figure, dramatic lighting, spiritual theme, baroque art, earth tones, vertical composition, atmospheric painting.

About the artist, Augustus Edwin John

1878–1961, United States of America

Augustus Edwin John

A Welsh Bohemian: The Life and Art of Augustus Edwin John Augustus Edwin John emerged as a pivotal figure in early 20th-century British art, a painter whose life was as vibrant and unconventional as the canvases he produced. Born in Tenby, Wales, on January 4, 1878, his artistic journey began under the nurturing influence of his mother, who instilled in him a love for drawing from a young age. This early encouragement led him to the Tenby School of Art at seventeen, where his natural aptitude quickly became apparent. However, it was his subsequent enrollment at the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London (1894-1898), that truly ignited his artistic development.

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