Gwen John
1876–1939 · Welsh · 28 artworks
Post-Impressionismmuted color palettessubtle brushworkintimate portraitureatmospheric perspectivelimited tonal range
artist bio
Gwen John was a Welsh painter known for her intimate portraits and quiet interior scenes. Often overshadowed by her brother Augustus John during her lifetime, she is now recognized for her unique and subtle approach to Post-Impressionism, characterized by muted colors and a focus on capturing the inner lives of her subjects.
what you'll learn
Studying Gwen John's work allows students to understand the power of subtle color palettes and the importance of capturing mood and atmosphere in portraiture. Students can learn how to create intimate and introspective paintings through careful observation and restrained brushwork.
related: James McNeill Whistler, Pierre Bonnard, Edouard Vuillard
28 artworks
Chloe Boughton Leigh
1908
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Portrait of Chloe Boughton-Leigh
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Young Woman Holding a Black Cat
1920
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The Brown Tea Pot
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Marie Poussepin Seated at a Table
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A Corner of the Artist's Room, Paris
1909
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Self Portrait
1902
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Girl Reading at the Window
1911
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Untitled
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The Student
1903
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The Little Interior
1926
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Girl With Cat
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Two Women
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Girl with Bare Shoulders
1909
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Self Portrait with Letter
1907
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Flowers
1910
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A Lady Reading
1911
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The Convalescent
1924
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Nude Girl
1910
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Rue Terre Neuve, Meudon
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Woman Sewing at a Window
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Portrait of Mrs Atkinson
1898
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A Corner of the Artist's Room in Paris
1909
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The Precious Book
1920
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Girl with a Blue Scarf
1924
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Portrait of the Artists Sister Winifred
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Interior with Figures
1899
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Little girl wearing large hat
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