Arthur Pan
8 artworks
RealismPrecise renderingDetailed likenessSubtle tonal variationsFormal compositionRealistic textures
artist bio
Arthur Pan was a portrait artist known for his realistic depictions of prominent figures, particularly during the mid-20th century. His work provides a valuable historical record through his detailed and lifelike representations of influential individuals.
what you'll learn
Studying Pan's portraits allows students to understand the principles of realistic representation, including accurate proportions, light and shadow, and capturing the likeness of a subject. Students can also learn about the historical context and significance of portraiture.
related: John Singer Sargent, Hans Holbein the Younger
8 artworks
Lady Mountbatten
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Percy Huxter
1954
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Claude Grahame White
1951
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Elizabeth II
1954
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Sir Winston Churchill
1942
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Colonel (later Brigadier Sir) John Kinninmont Dunlop, Assistant Adjutant General of the Territorial Army
1937
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Jan Christian Smuts, Chancellor of the University (1948–1950), General of Boer Forces in Cape Colony, Prime Minister of South Africa
1944
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Elizabeth II, in Full Regalia on 7 April 1964, Granting the Charter to the Newly Created London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames (the Right to Be a 'Royal' Borough)
1963
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