Lot Essay
This is a portrait of the artist's second daughter, Vivien depicted in the costume she wore whilst learning Spanish dancing
Details
Augustus John, O.M., R.A. (1878-1961)
Vivien in a yellow Scarf
signed upper right John, oil on canvas
27 x 21in. (68.5 x 53.5cm.)
Painted in 1936
Vivien in a yellow Scarf
signed upper right John, oil on canvas
27 x 21in. (68.5 x 53.5cm.)
Painted in 1936
Provenance
Arthur Tooth & Sons, London
Exhibited
possibly, London, Royal Academy, 1962, no.876, as 'Lady in a Scarf'