William Rothenstein

William Rothenstein (British, 1872–1945) has 57 public-domain artworks in the Archive Lane archive, each available as a digital download or a made-to-order print.

Sir William Rothenstein was an English painter, printmaker, draughtsman, lecturer, and writer on art. Though he covered many subjects – ranging from landscapes in France to representations of Jewish synagogues in London – he is perhaps best known for his work as a war artist in both world wars, his portraits, and his popular memoirs, written in the 1930s. More than two hundred of Rothenstein's portraits of famous people can be found in the National Portrait Gallery collection. The Tate Gallery also holds a large collection of his paintings, prints and drawings. Rothenstein served as principal at the Royal College of Art from 1920 to 1935. He was knighted in 1931 for his services to art. In March 2015 'From Bradford to Benares: the Art of Sir William Rothenstein', the first major exhibition of Rothenstein's work for over forty years, opened at Bradford's Cartwright Hall Gallery, touring to the Ben Uri in London later that year.

Biography adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

At a glance

Most of William Rothenstein's work on the site falls under Drawings (46), Illustration (11), Portraits (5).

By movement, it's catalogued as Art Nouveau (57), Expressionism (3), Art Deco (2).

Culture: English (64).

By orientation: 3 landscape, 59 portrait, 2 square.

Dated work in this group ranges from 1894 to 1933.

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Prints of these artworks

As well as a free preview and digital download, each of these 57 artworks can be ordered printed, rolled or framed, made to order and shipped locally from $21.99.

Sizes and framing

Sizes are listed in inches and centimetres, with up to 26 sizes available depending on the print type, from small desk pieces up to large statement pieces. A size that doesn't match this artwork's own proportions is centred and trimmed to fit, and each print type's page states exactly how much of the image that removes.

Framed Canvas and Framed Print orders are available in 8 frame colours (Black, White, Natural, Gold, Walnut, Silver, Dark Grey, Light Grey); Canvas and Rolled Canvas have no frame and no glass.

Frequently asked questions

How many William Rothenstein artworks does Archive Lane have?

57 public-domain artworks by William Rothenstein are catalogued on Archive Lane, each available as a free preview, a digital download, or a made-to-order print.

What nationality was William Rothenstein?

William Rothenstein is catalogued as British (born 1872, died 1945).

Can I download these as digital files?

Yes, every artwork can be previewed for free and downloaded as the original high-resolution file with a one-off purchase or a membership.

Can these be printed and framed?

Yes, any artwork here can be ordered as a Canvas, Rolled Canvas, Framed Canvas or Framed Print, made to order and shipped locally.

Are these artworks copyright-free?

Yes. Every artwork on Archive Lane is in the public domain, meaning the original copyright has expired, so it can be reproduced and sold as a print without a licence from the artist's estate.

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