Ethel Léontine Gabain
1883–1950 · French-British · 30 artworks
Neo-RomanticismLithographyPortraitureFigure studiesUse of light and shadowDepiction of contemporary life
artist bio
Ethel Léontine Gabain was a French-British artist known for her lithographs and oil paintings, particularly portraits and figure studies. She captured the spirit of her time, documenting women's roles during wartime and portraying prominent figures in the arts and sciences, contributing significantly to the Neo-Romantic movement.
what you'll learn
Studying Gabain's work allows students to explore portraiture, figure drawing, and the use of light and shadow to create mood and atmosphere. Her depictions of women in various roles provide insight into social history and the changing roles of women in the 20th century.
related: Laura Knight, Stanley Spencer, Paul Nash
30 artworks
The Dancer and the Canary
1949
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Lilac and Tulips
1943
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Women Welders at Williams & Williams, Chester
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Dame Mary Latchford Kingsmill Jones
1950
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Peggy Ashcroft as Juliet, London
1935
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Adelaide Stanley as Kate in 'The Two Bouquets' (from the Play by Herbert Farjeon)
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Miss Flora Robson as Lady Audley
1933
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Evacuees in a Cottage at Cookham
1940
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Winter Sunshine
1935
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The Little Dancer
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She is Only One of a Multitude of Efficient and Conscientious Women Workers in Engineering Industries
1941
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The Little Red Haired Girl
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The Nymph
1936
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A Crèche
1942
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Summer Landscape
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Women Workers in the Canteen at Williams & Williams, Chester
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Stripes and Lace
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Après Midi De Jeune Fille
1936
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Machining a Blank for Jerricans at Williams & Williams, Chester
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At a Sunny Window
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Sir Alexander Fleming, Frs, the Discoverer of Penicillin
1944
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The Little Bride
1934
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Reading
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The Bride and the Canary
1950
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The Green Dress
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The Little Hat
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Diana Wynyard in 'The Silent Knight'
1938
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Sunburnt Nymph
1930
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These London boys find a new and healthy way of life in the country, which is in itself an education
1940
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Auxiliary Fire Service Girl, City Fire Station
1940
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