Though born in Wales, John lived and worked in France for most of her career. Her reputation as an artist has grown since her death, however, she spent much of her life being overshadowed by her younger brother, the artist, Augustus John.
Gwen John (1876-1939), Two Nuns and a Girl in Church, c. 1920's
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Watercolour, gouache and pencil on paper
6 x 6 in (15.8 x 15.8 cm)
Bears estate stamp
Exhibited: Anthony D’Offay Gwen John Centenary Exhibition 1976 (44)
There is a version of the present drawing with minor variations in detail reproduced in Langdale Gwen John 1987 (311). Both drawings date to the 1920’s.