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James Boswell

1906–1971

Le Sphinx 1939
© The estate of James Boswell / Tate
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17 artworks by James Boswell
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Biography

James Edward Buchanan Boswell (9 June 1906 – 15 April 1971) was a New Zealand-born British painter, draughtsman and socialist.

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  • Leicester Square

    James Boswell
    1934
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  • The Means Test

    James Boswell
    1934
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  • The Means Test 2

    James Boswell
    1934
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  • Soldier, Soldier

    James Boswell
    1934
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  • Empire Builders

    James Boswell
    1935
  • Quiet Evening

    James Boswell
    1940
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  • The Fall of London: Corner House

    James Boswell
    1933
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  • The Fall of London: The Horseguard

    James Boswell
    1933
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Sketches, letters, etc.

  • ‘Self-Portrait’ by James Boswell

    James Boswell
    1950
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  • Sketchbook, inscribed ‘1952/53’ inside front cover

    James Boswell
    1952–3
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  • Sketchbook, with ‘Chartres 1956’ on the spine

    James Boswell
    1956
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  • Notebook, labelled ‘Biographies - writings’ on the spine

    James Boswell
    date not known
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