T.E. Lawrence

Sitterback to top

• Thomas Edward ('T.E.') Lawrence (1888-1935), Known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'; soldier and writer. Sitter associated with 28 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Augustus Edwin John (1878-1961), Painter. Artist associated with 32 portraits, Sitter associated with 87 portraits.

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This drawing was given to the National Portrait Gallery by Lawrence's great friend George Bernard Shaw in 1944. It was drawn shortly after Lawrence's first episode in the ranks of the RAF and before he joined the Tank Corps as T.E. Shaw.

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• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 369