John Tweed (1869-1933). A portrait of Auguste Rodin

John Tweed (1869-1933). A portrait of Auguste Rodin, plaster relief, signed and dated 'Tweed 27/7/03' and dedicated to 'Ethel Elder', 38 x 30.5cm, in an ebonised moulded frame.

John Tweed was known as the 'Empire Sculptor' due to the many public commissions won in Canada, Africa and India. He was friends with Auguste Rodin and is credited with bringing Rodin to England.

Provenance: The collection of Ralph Holland (1917-2012), art historian.