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William Rothenstein

(1872-1945), Artist and teacher of art

Sir William Rothenstein

Sitter in 24 portraits
Artist associated with 222 portraits
Artist; one of a group of progressive artists trained at the Slade, and influenced by impressionism; painted portraits, landscapes and subject pictures; published several sets of lithographs of famous men of the time; an influential teacher and spokesman for the arts; published his reminiscences. Professor of Civic Art, University of Sheffield, 1917-26; Principal of the Royal College of Art, 1920-35.

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Robbie Ross, by William Rothenstein - NPG 6694

Robbie Ross

by William Rothenstein
oil on canvas, 1895-1930
NPG 6694

Gathorne Robert Girdlestone, by William Rothenstein - NPG 4801

Gathorne Robert Girdlestone

by William Rothenstein
sanguine and white chalk, circa 1899-1938
NPG 4801

Sir Alfred Hopkinson, by William Rothenstein - NPG 4779

Sir Alfred Hopkinson

by William Rothenstein
lithographic chalk, circa 1899
NPG 4779

William Henry Hudson, by William Rothenstein - NPG 1965

William Henry Hudson

by William Rothenstein
oil on canvas, circa 1900s-1910s
NPG 1965

A.E. Housman, by William Rothenstein - NPG 3873

A.E. Housman

by William Rothenstein
sanguine and black chalk, 1906
NPG 3873

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