T.E. Lawrence
© National Portrait Gallery, London
T.E. Lawrence
by Augustus John
pencil, 1923
16 in. x 12 in. (406 mm x 305 mm)
Given by George Bernard Shaw, 1944
Primary Collection
NPG 3188
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Edward ('T.E.') Lawrence (1888-1935), Known as 'Lawrence of Arabia'; soldier and writer. Sitter in 28 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Augustus Edwin John (1878-1961), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 33 portraits, Sitter in 106 portraits.
This portraitback to top
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.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 369
Events of 1923back to top
Current affairs
Stanley Baldwin begins the first of three terms of government as Conservative Prime Minister following the resignation of Andrew Bonar Law.Art and science
Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United in the first FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cup Final was held at Wembley every year except during the war until 2000.International
Hitler attempts to take power in Germany with the Munich Beer Hall Putsch. On the 8th November Hitler and the SA stormed a meeting of the ruling 'triumvirs' forcing them to support a march on Berlin. The coup, however, failed and Hitler was arrested and sentences to five years in prison.Comments back to top
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