John Rothenstein (1901–1992)

This is a fairly honest and straightforward account of Rothenstein's life up until his appointment as Director of the Tate Gallery, London. What is most of interest are his sketches of contemporaries and, particularly, the illustrious friends of his well-known painter father William Rothenstein. He begins to get a bit self-congratulatory towards the end, so I imagine Volume Two might be a bit much. He is somewhat aware of his privilege but not to the extent that seems obvious based on his show more upbringing and family environment. show less

Each of these 25 booklets presents a brief biography with black and white sketches of the artist and his work. Most of it, however, consists of full-size plates in full color of the artist's notable works. Terrific for an art history class at most levels of education.

saw some paintings i'd never seen before. this series has large reproductions which i like.

Interesting, not to be missed, if the potential reader is interested in London during and post-World War II.