Family Father
Edwin William John
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q274339 · wikidata
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Gwen John
1876-06-22 – 1939-09-18
Life & Legacy
Gwendolen "Gwen" Mary John (22 June 1876 – 18 September 1939) was a Welsh artist who worked in France for most of her career. Her paintings, mainly portraits of anonymous female sitters, are rendered in a range of closely related tones. Although in her lifetime, John's work was overshadowed by that of her brother Augustus and her mentor and lover Auguste Rodin, awareness and esteem for John's artistic contributions has grown considerably since her death.
Occupation & Career
painter, visual artist, draftsperson, artist
Education
Slade School of Fine Art; Académie Carmen
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Young Woman Holding a Black Cat; A Lady Reading; Dorelia in a Black Dress; The Convalescent; The Nun
Legacy Highlights
Notable Work
A Lady Reading · Dorelia in a Black Dress · The Convalescent · The Nun · Young Woman Holding a Black Cat
Education & Institutions
Académie Carmen · Slade School of Fine Art
Verified Legacy Record
Family Sibling
Augustus John
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q274339 · wikidata
Notable Work
Young Woman Holding a Black Cat
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q274339 · wikidata
Notable Work
A Lady Reading
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q274339 · wikidata
Notable Work
Dorelia in a Black Dress
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q274339 · wikidata
Notable Work
The Convalescent
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q274339 · wikidata
Notable Work
The Nun
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q274339 · wikidata
Family & Relationships
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q274339 — wikidata View source
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