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Madame Suggia
Augustus John, 1923

© the artist's estate. All Rights Reserved 2010 / Bridgeman Art Library
This full-length figure depicts the well-known cellist seated on a gold and blue chair playing the cello, her head seen in profile. She wears a crimson dress, with outspread train. In the background is a dull olive-green curtain with yellowish lights.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Madame Suggia, 1923
Date supported
1925
Medium and material
Oil
Dimensions
186 x 164 cm
Gifted by
Sir Joseph Duveen
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