Augustus John
- January 10, 2024
- Painter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Augustus John |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 4, 1878(1878-01-04) |
| Age | 146 |
| Date Of Death | October 31, 1961, Fordingbridge, United Kingdom |
| Birthplace | Wales |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Augustus John Biography
| Name | Augustus John |
| Birthday | Jan 4 |
| Birth Year | 1878 |
| Place Of Birth | Wales |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Siblings | Gwen John |
| Spouse | Ida Nettleship |
| Children(s) | Amaryllis Fleming, Caspar John, Poppet John, MORE |
Augustus John is one of the most popular and richest Painter who was born on January 4, 1878 in Wales, United Kingdom. Post-Impressionist painter known for his portraits of Colonel T. E. Lawrence and William Butler Yeats. He was the subject of the BBC documentary, ‘The Mountain That Had to Be Painted,’ from 2011.
His work was favorably compared to that of Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse.
He had five children with his first wife, Ida Nettleship. After her death, he had two more children with his mistress-turned-wife, Dorothy “Dorelia” McNeill.
Augustus John Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Painter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Augustus John is one of the richest Painter from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Augustus John 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He briefly studied at the Tenbly School of Art and later attended the Slade School of Art at University College, London. He was the famed Henry Tonks’ prize pupil at Slade.
He was fascinated by the Romani people and served as President of the Gypsy Lore Society for nearly 30 years.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Augustus John Dating?
According to our records, Augustus John married to Ida Nettleship. As of December 1, 2023, Augustus John’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Augustus Ranked on the list of most popular Painter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Augustus John celebrates birthday on January 4 of every year.
Where did Augustus John live?
Tenby
Where did Augustus John live in London?
The noteworthy post-impressionist lived at Elm House in Essex, England , with his first wife, Ida John, and muse Dorelia McNeill. A plaque commemorates the artist’s legacy at the house. A plaque commemorates the artist’s legacy at the house.
Where was Augustus John born?
Tenby, United Kingdom
Where did Augustus John live in Fordingbridge?
Augustus John came to live in Fordingbridge in 1927 and his home at Fryern Court became an open house for travelling artists. He continued to paint right up to his death.
Why is Augustus John famous?
Biography. Augustus Edwin John (4 January 1878 – 31 October 1961) was a Welsh painter, draughtsman, and etcher. For a time he was considered the most important artist at work in Britain : Virginia Woolf remarked that by 1908 the era of John Singer Sargent and Charles Wellington Furse “was over.