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Oil on Board by John Henry Amschewitz (1882-1942)
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Oil on Board by John Henry Amschewitz (1882-1942)

1900 - 1920
Sold 29 March 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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An oil on board by one of South Africa's favourite artists. John Henry Amschewitz.

The painting features a young woman reading with a picture above her of a man who seems to be watching her. The whole study is one of calmness and tranquility.

Presented in the original gilded frame and a label verso from the Everard Read Gallery in Johannesburg. The actual painting without frame measures: 44cm X 53cm

Biography: John Henry Amschewitz was born in Ramsgate and studied in London. He was best known for his historical murals. He painted four frescoes for the Liverpool town hall and in 1910 was commissioned to paint a historical panel for the Royal Exchange, London. His interest in acting took him to South Africa in 1916, where he remained until 1922 as cartoonist for the Rand Daily Mail and Sunday Times. He was a vital influence in South African art and his later murals were mainly done as South African commissions (e.g., South Africa House, London, in 1934; Witwatersrand University in 1936; and Pretoria City Hall in 1938). He painted many portraits and illustrated an edition of the Haggadah and works by Zangwill.

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this John Henry Amschewitz Painting to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
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SA1040019
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A3566
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An oil on board by one of South Africa's favourite artists. John Henry Amschewitz.
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The painting features a young woman reading with a picture above her of a man who seems to be watching her.
Jane Short Antiques

The whole study is one of calmness and tranquility.

fig 1. An oil painting on board depicting a figure reading in a chair with a portrait in the background, rendered in dark tones.
fig 1. Oil on Board by John Henry Amschewitz (1882-1942)

Presented in the original gilded frame and a label verso from the Everard Read Gallery in Johannesburg. The actual painting without frame measures: 44cm X 53cm

Biography: John Henry Amschewitz was born in Ramsgate and studied in London. He was best known for his historical murals. He painted four frescoes for the Liverpool town hall and in 1910 was commissioned to paint a historical panel for the Royal Exchange, London. His interest in acting took him to South Africa in 1916, where he remained until 1922 as cartoonist for the Rand Daily Mail and Sunday Times. He was a vital influence in South African art and his later murals were mainly done as South African commissions (e.g., South Africa House, London, in 1934; Witwatersrand University in 1936; and Pretoria City Hall in 1938). He painted many portraits and illustrated an edition of the Haggadah and works by Zangwill.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery.

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via phone call

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this John Henry Amschewitz Painting to the 1920s.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
64cm (25.20")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1040019
Dealers Internal Ref
A3566
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Archive I An oil painting on board depicting a figure reading in a chair with a portrait in the background, rendered in dark tones. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Oil on Board by John Henry Amschewitz (1882-1942)

Archive II An oil painting on board depicting a figure reading in a chair with a portrait in the background, rendered in dark tones. View II
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Long Melford
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Verified Since Mar 2020
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An oil painting on board depicting a figure reading in a chair with a portrait in the background, rendered in dark tones.
Oil on board by John Henry Amschewitz (1882-1942)
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An oil painting on board depicting a figure reading in a chair with a portrait in the background, rendered in dark tones.
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  • ObjectFine Art
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEarly 20th Century
  • Material[Oil paint, board]
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFigurative study, Expressive brushwork, Portraiture background
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 64 cm (25 in)

Early 20th-century British paintings often feature expressive brushwork, muted palettes, and a focus on domestic or psychological realism, reflecting the transition from traditional academic art towards early modernist sensibilities.

Artists typically used rigid supports such as wooden panels, millboard, or cardboard primed with gesso or lead white, paired with traditional linseed oil-based paints.

Authentication involves examining the ageing of the oil medium, board composition, framing methods, artist signatures, and provenance documentation, often supported by ultraviolet light analysis and expert appraisal.

Position the artwork on a neutral wall with dedicated directional picture lighting to highlight its textures and depth, allowing it to serve as a sophisticated focal point in a study, living room, or hallway.

Keep the artwork away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent warping of the board, cracking of the paint layer, and fading of the pigments.
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