Gwen John
Gwen John (1876–1939) was a British painter, artist and draftsperson.
Also recorded as Gwendoline Mary John; Gwendolen John; Gwendolyn Mary John; Gwendolen Mary John.
Gwen John in brief
- Born
- 1876
- Died
- 1939
- Known for
- painter, artist and draftsperson
- Place of birth
- Haverfordwest
Overview
Recorded at birth as Gwendolen Mary John.
Born at Haverfordwest in 1876, died at Dieppe in 1939.
In detail
Gwen John studied at Slade School of Fine Art and Académie Carmen. training under James McNeill Whistler and Henry Tonks is recorded. the recorded working language is English.
The field of work recorded is portrait and painting. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.
Places of work recorded in the authority are France.
Works named in the authority record are Young Woman Holding a Black Cat, A Lady Reading, Dorelia in a Black Dress, The Convalescent and The Nun.
Work by Gwen John is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art, Tate, National Gallery of Victoria, National Gallery of Canada and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Sources
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- 1.
“Gwen John”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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Wikidata, structured authority record Q274339: Gwen John
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