Augustus John: Secret Lives And Hidden Passions Of A Master Portraitist

by Fallon Wren

For over sixty years, the world has believed it knew Augustus John the wild bohemian painter, the charming rogue with the gypsy caravan and flowing beard. But that carefully crafted legend was just an elaborate lie. After five years of explosive research that uncovered sealed letters, hidden diaries, and family secrets buried for generations, retired teacher Robert Harrington has unearthed the most shocking artistic biography of the century. This isn't just another dusty art book it's a jaw-dropping exposé that reads like a thriller, revealing John's secret life as a wartime spy, his fourteen hidden children scattered across Europe, his forbidden love affairs that included two sisters simultaneously, and the mysterious woman whose portrait launched this incredible investigation. From Dylan Thomas's secret obsession with John's daughter to the artist's own hidden spiritual crisis.

This is the rare book that transforms how you see not just one man, but an entire era of art and passion. This book has uncovered love letters that have never seen daylight, discovered children whose existence was erased from history, and revealed romantic entanglements so complex they make modern reality TV look tame. You'll read about the night John nearly died as a German spy, the three-way marriage that scandalized even bohemian London, and the secret religious awakening that influenced his greatest masterpieces.

Whether you're drawn to art history, love stories, family drama, or simply great storytelling, this biography offers something profound the rare chance to truly understand what drives someone to create beauty while living on the edge of chaos.

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68 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 13, 2025