Tonks Collection

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Saturday Night in the Vale, 1928-9. Artist: Henry Tonks
Saturday Night in the Vale, 1928-9. Also known as ?An Evening in the Vale?. We see George Moore (1852-1933), in the foreground reading aloud from his manuscript of Aphrodite in Aulis

The Torn Gown
A portrait painting of a young woman lifting the hem of her white, decorative dress, which, unfortunately, has been torn. Date: circa 1918

John Singer Sargent Painting, 1918 (pencil and watercolour on paper laid on card)
826918 John Singer Sargent Painting, 1918 (pencil and watercolour on paper laid on card) by Tonks, Henry (1862-1937); 36x33.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Singer Sargent Painting)

Head of a Girl, (oil on panel)
657964 Head of a Girl, (oil on panel) by Tonks, Henry (1862-1937); 34x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Girl. Henry Tonks (1862-1937). Oil on panel

Homage to Manet, 1909, (c1950). Creator: William Newenham Montague Orpen
Homage to Manet, 1909, (c1950). Studio in Bolton Gardens, on the wall hangs Manets portrait of Eva Gonzales. Seated round the table from left to right are George Moore, Philip Wilson Steer

Self Portrait, 1909, (1926). Artist: Henry Tonks
Self Portrait, 1909, (1926). Illustration from the Apollo Volume III, no 13, (January 1926)

Girl in a Green Dress. Tonks, Henry 1862 - 1937

Henry Tonks (British, 1862 - 1937), A Young Woman in Profile, 1896, graphite on wove paper

Henry Tonks self-portrait

Henry Tonks
Photograph of Henry Tonks (1862-1937), professor at the Slade School of Fine Art and painter Date: 1922

Henry Tonks & Augustus John
Photograph of Henry Tonks (1862-1937), professor at the Slade School of Fine Art and painter with Augustus John (1878-1961), painter & etcher Date: 1934

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"Tonks: A Journey Through Artistic Expressions" Step into the world of Henry Tonks, a renowned British artist whose works spanned various mediums and styles. From "The Torn Gown, " a captivating portrayal of vulnerability and resilience, to "Saturday Night in the Vale, 1928-9, " an immersive scene capturing the essence of revelry, Tonks' artistry knows no bounds. In his pencil and watercolor masterpiece titled "John Singer Sargent Painting, 1918, " Tonks skillfully captures the essence of another great artist at work. The delicate strokes on paper laid on card reveal his attention to detail and admiration for fellow creators. Tonks' talent extends beyond portraiture as seen in "Head of a Girl, " an oil painting that exudes both innocence and mystery. With each brushstroke, he brings life to his subjects, leaving viewers captivated by their enigmatic beauty. One cannot overlook Tonks' ability to pay homage to artistic legends like Manet in his piece aptly named "Homage to Manet. " Created in 1909 but reimagined in the mid-20th century by William Newenham Montague Orpen, this artwork showcases Tonks' appreciation for past masters while adding his unique touch. Through self-portraits like "Self Portrait, 1909 (1926), " we catch glimpses into Tonk's own persona—a reflection of introspection and self-exploration. These pieces serve as windows into the artist's soul—his emotions etched onto canvas or paper with every stroke. Beyond traditional art forms lies evidence of Tonk's versatility; from lithographs found within pages from The Architects Compendium to arresting portraits such as "Girl in a Green Dress. " His creativity knew no boundaries as he ventured into different realms while maintaining his signature style throughout. Amongst all these masterpieces stands out one particular artwork—a prisoner mug shot from 1873.