William Rothenstein Signed (1 results)

Paper. Condition: Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Royal College of Art Letter by Artist William Rothenstein. Dated 1921. A long letter discussing a talk to the Guld on India art in relation to Chinese and Japanese art. Sir William Rothenstein 1872 - 1945 was an English painter, printmaker, draughtsman, lecturer, and writer on art. Though he covered many subjects - ranging from landscapes in France to representations of Jewish synagogues in London - he is perhaps best known for his work as a war artist in both world wars, his portraits, and his popular memoirs, written in the 1930s. More than two hundred of Rothenstein's portraits of famous people can be found in the National Portrait Gallery collection. The Tate Gallery also holds a large collection of his paintings, prints and drawings. Rothenstein served as Principal at the Royal College of Art from 1920 to 1935. He was knighted in 1931 for his services to art. Size is 180mm x 114mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases. Light gum marks and surface loss to top edge slightly effecting the text. More images can be taken upon request. Ref19229. Signed by Author(s).