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An enlightening introduction to the life and work of Gwen John, whose intense gaze and fascination with the female sitter resulted in some of the most beguiling paintings of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Gwen John (1878-1939) is now widely recognised as one of the most important artists of her time. Favouring subdued tones and muted colours, her portraits of women in modest interiors appear serene and unassuming. Yet a closer look reveals an intense artistic engagement with her subj

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An enlightening introduction to the life and work of Gwen John, whose intense gaze and fascination with the female sitter resulted in some of the most beguiling paintings of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Gwen John (1878-1939) is now widely recognised as one of the most important artists of her time. Favouring subdued tones and muted colours, her portraits of women in modest interiors appear serene and unassuming. Yet a closer look reveals an intense artistic engagement with her subj

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