Rothenstein Collection

SIR EDWARD ELGAR (1857-1934). English composer. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1919

John K M Rothenstein, art historian and administrator
John K M Rothenstein (1901-1992), British art historian and administrator, Director of the Tate Gallery, London, from 1938 to 1964. Date: circa 1940s

Mrs Calthrop
A portrait painting of Gladys Calthrop, sat with folded arms, wearing a distinctive orange dress. After befriending Noel Coward

William Rothenstein
A self portrait painting of English painter, printmaker, draughtsman, lecturer and art writer, Sir William Rothenstein, 1872-1945

The Old Barn At Iles Farm
A painting of some simple barn buildings at Iles Farm, at Far Oakridge, Gloucestershire, the artist moved into this farm in 1912. Date: circa 1917

Edward, Prince of Wales, drawn by William Rothenstein
Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII, drawn by William Rothenstein Date: 1929

The Wychelm, Winter
This oil painting shows two female flower sellers, holding some sprigs, which came from a basket, filled with them. Date: circa 1923

Director of the Tate Gallery, inspecting damage
John Rothenstein (1901-1992), the Director of London's Tate Gallery, inspecting bomb damage. Th museum suffered this fate several times during the war

Mr Charles Ricketts and Mr Charles Hazlewood Shannon, (black chalk and pastel on brown paper)
656874 Mr Charles Ricketts and Mr Charles Hazlewood Shannon, (black chalk and pastel on brown paper) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); 44.5x35 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Porphyria, (oil on canvas)
657026 Porphyria, (oil on canvas) by Rothenstein, William (1872-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porphyria. Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945). Oil on canvas

Ts Eliot / Rothenstein
Thomas Stearns Eliot, poet, playwright and literary critic. Received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948 Date: 1888-1965

Robert Baldwin Ross (1869-1918). Artist: Rothenstein, Sir William (1872-1945)
Robert Baldwin Ross (1869-1918). Private Collection

John Rothenstein, Esq. 1926. Artist: William Rothenstein
John Rothenstein, Esq. 1926. From The Studio Volume 91. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1926]

William Ernest Henley, 1897, (1903). Artist: William Rothenstein
William Ernest Henley, 1897, (1903). William Ernest Henley (1849-1903), influential poet, critic and editor. From The Pall Mall Magazine Volume XXXI, edited by George R. Halkett

Jewish Synagogue, Spitalfields, 1935. Artist: William Rothenstein
Jewish Synagogue, Spitalfields, 1935. After the painting by Sir Wiliam Rothenstein. From Modern Masterpieces Part 6. [George Newnes Ltd, London, 1935]

James Stephens, 1941. Artist: William Rothenstein
James Stephens, 1941. James Stephens (1882?1950), Irish writer and poet. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]

John Charles Walsham Reith, 1st Baron Reith (1889-1971), 1933. Artist: William Rothenstein
John Charles Walsham Reith, 1st Baron Reith (1889-1971), Scottish broadcasting executive and Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation, 1933. From The Studio Volume 105

Edmund Charles Blunden (1896-1974), English poet, author and critic, 1933. Artist: William Rothenstein
Edmund Charles Blunden (1896-1974), English poet, author and critic, 1933. Drawing housed in the National Portrait Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 105 [The Offices of the Studio Ltd

Carrying the Law, 1907. Artist: William Rothenstein
Carrying the Law, 1907. Painting held in Bradford Museums and Galleries, Bradford. From The Studio Volume 50. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1910]

Girl Dressing, c20th century (1933). Artist: William Rothenstein
Girl Dressing, c20th century (1933). From The Studio Volume 106. [The Offices of the Studio, London, 1933]

Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm, English parodist and caricaturist, 1911. Artist: William Rothenstein
Sir Henry Maximilian Beerbohm, English parodist and caricaturist, 1911. Portrait of Max Beerbohm (1872-1956) from a supplement to The Bookman, 1911

Alfred Edward Housman 1859 To 1936 Better Known As A. E. Housman English Poet From A Drawing By Sir William Rothenstein
Alfred Edward Housman 1859 To 1936 Better Known As A.E. Housman English Poet From A Drawing By Sir William Rothenstein

Rabindranath Tagore 1861 To 1941 Indian Artist Poet Composer Playwright And Author From Sketch By English Artist Sir William Rothenstein 1872 To 1945. From Gitanjali Published By Macmillan And Co 1915

JOHN DRINKWATER (1882-1937). English poet and dramatist. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1917

Royal Academy artists caricatured by Hynes
The Four Men Who Were Hung - and Thus Was Justice Done! Four notable painters caricatured by Hynes in The Bystander. Top left is A. J

William Rothenstein painting a war scene
Sir William Rothenstein, one of the official artists of the Canadian War Records travelled with the Canadians to record their time occupying the Rhineland after the end of the First World War

William Rothenstein
SIR WILLIAM ROTHENSTEIN artist Date: 1872 - 1945

Drawings Prints, Print, Portrait, Millamant, Bonnet, Powder, L Estampe originale
Drawings and Prints, Print, Portrait (The Millamant / Bonnet and Powder), L Estampe originale, Album VIII, Artist, Publisher, William Rothenstein, Andre Marty, British, Bradford

EDMUND GOSSE (1849-1928). English poet and man of letters. Drawing by W. Rothenstein, 1928

E. M. FORSTER (1879-1970). Edward Morgan Forster
E.M. FORSTER (1879-1970). Edward Morgan Forster. English novelist. Drawing by Sir William Rothenstein, 1924

MARK AURAL STEIN (1862-1943). British archaeologist. Drawing, 1924, by Sir William Rothenstein

ARTHUR STANLEY EDDINGTON (1882-1944). English astronomer. Chalk drawing, 1928-1929, by Sir William Rothenstein

John Rothenstein as a Child, Feeding Hens (1904). Rothenstein, Sir William 1872 - 1945. Date: 1904

Oakridge Farm, Late Summer (c1925). Rothenstein, Sir William 1872-1945. Date: 1925 (circa)

GEORGE WILLIAM RUSSELL (1867-1935). AE. Irish writer. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1914

WILLIAM MICHAEL ROSSETTI (1829-1919). English writer and critic. Oil on canvas, c1909, by Sir William Rothenstein

JOHN MASEFIELD (1878-1967). English writer and poet. Drawing by William Rothenstein, c1920

ALFRED MARSHALL (1842-1924). English economist. Oil on canvas, 1908, by Sir William Rothenstein

THOMAS EDWARD LAWRENCE (1888-1935). Known as Lawrence of Arabia. British archaeologist, soldier, and writer. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1920

WILLIAM INGE (1860-1954). English author and Anglican priest who served as professor of divinity at Cambridge and Dean of Saint Pauls Cathedral. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1920

WILLIAM HENRY HUDSON (1841-1922). English author and naturalist. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1920

THOMAS HARDY (1840-1928). English novelist and poet. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1916

RICHARD HALDANE (1856-1928). English politician, lawyer, and philosopher. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1916

ANDRE GIDE (1869-1951). French writer. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1918

EDMUND GOSSE (1849-1928). English poet, author, and critic. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1916

HARLEY GRANVILLE-BARKER (1877-1946). English actor, director and playwright. Drawing by William Rothenstein, c1920

T. J. COBDEN-SANDERSON (1840-19220). English artist and bookbinder. Drawing by William Rothenstein
T.J. COBDEN-SANDERSON (1840-19220). English artist and bookbinder. Drawing by William Rothenstein, c1920

ARTHUR CLUTTON-BROCK (1868-1924). English author. Drawing by William Rothenstein, c1920

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Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), the renowned English composer, was captured in a drawing by William Rothenstein in 1919. Rothenstein, an accomplished artist himself, beautifully portrayed Elgar's musical genius through his intricate lines and shading. John K M Rothenstein, an esteemed art historian and administrator, surely appreciated the depth of talent displayed in his father's work. The legacy of artistic excellence seemed to run deep within the Rothenstein family. Mrs Calthrop must have been delighted when she discovered that her portrait had been skillfully rendered by William Rothenstein. His attention to detail and ability to capture the essence of his subjects made him highly sought after as a portrait artist. Rothenstein's versatility is evident not only in his portraits but also in landscapes like "The Old Barn At Iles Farm. " Through delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors, he brought life to rural scenes and showcased his mastery over various genres. Even royalty couldn't resist being immortalized by Rothenstein's hand. A drawing of Edward, Prince of Wales stands as a testament to both the artist's talent and the prince's regal presence. "The Wychelm, Winter" demonstrates Rothenstein's ability to convey mood through art. The starkness of winter is palpable as one gazes upon this evocative piece; it speaks volumes about the artist’s keen observation skills. As Director of the Tate Gallery inspected damage caused during some unfortunate event or incident, it was clear that even adversity could not diminish Rothenstein’s dedication to preserving art for future generations. Collaborations with other artists were also part of William Rothenstein's repertoire. His joint effort with Mr Charles Ricketts and Mr Charles Hazlewood Shannon resulted in a captivating black chalk and pastel on brown paper artwork that showcased their collective creativity. In "Porphyria, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, Rothenstein's talent for capturing the human form shines through.