John Rothenstein (1901-1992), Art historian; Former Director of the Tate Gallery; son of Sir William Rothenstein
Sir John Knewstub Maurice Rothenstein
Sitter in 40 portraits
Rothenstein was an art historian and director of the Tate Gallery from 1938 until 1964, where he supervised the evacuation of works of art during the Blitz. Son of the artist Sir William Rothenstein, he was an enthusiastic supporter of contemporary British artists, which at times proved controversial. His books include monographs of the artists Edward Burra and Augustus John, Modern English Painters (1952-74) and several volumes of autobiography.
by Jacques-Emile Blanche
oil on canvas, 1927
NPG 5501
by Lord Snowdon
bromide print, 29 September 1963
NPG P797(41)
Julian with Garsington visitors
by Lady Ottoline Morrell
vintage snapshot print, 1922
NPG Ax141277
Lady Ottoline Morrell with friends
by Unknown photographer
vintage snapshot print, 1922
NPG Ax141359
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24354
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24355
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24356
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24357
John Rothenstein; Lucy Rothenstein
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24358
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24359
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24361
by Howard Coster
half-plate film negative, 1939
NPG x24362
Art
Politics, Government and Diplomacy
Scholarship and Research
Groups
Art historians
Place
Yorkshire
