As per our current Database, Augustus John has been died on Oct 31, 1961 (age 83).
When Augustus John die, Augustus John was 83 years old.
| Popular As | Augustus John |
| Occupation | Painter |
| Age | 83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Born | January 4, 1878 (Wales) |
| Birthday | January 4 |
| Town/City | Wales |
| Nationality | Wales |
Augustus John’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Augustus John was born in the Year of the Tiger. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Tiger are authoritative, self-possessed, have strong leadership qualities, are charming, ambitious, courageous, warm-hearted, highly seductive, moody, intense, and they’re ready to pounce at any time. Compatible with Horse or Dog.
Post-Impressionist Painter known for his portraits of Colonel T. E. Lawrence and W.B. Yeats. He was the subject of the BBC documentary, 'The Mountain That Had to Be Painted,' from 2011.
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.
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.
His work was favorably compared to that of Paul Gauguin and Henri Matisse.
