Sir Caspar John

Sitterback to top

• Sir Caspar John (1903-1984), Admiral of the Fleet; son of Augustus John. Sitter in 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

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

This portraitback to top

Augustus John painted this portrait of his son in early adulthood before he had established his reputation in the navy. In 1944 he gave it to Caspar as a wedding present on his marriage to Mary Vanderpump.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 339

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The Camden Town Group and beyond (27 November 2010 - 31 August 2011)

Subject/Themeback to top

• World War Two portraits