Gwen John
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Summary
Gwen John was born on June 22, 1876[1], in Haverfordwest[2]. She died on September 18, 1939[3], in Dieppe[4]. She worked as a painter[5], visual artist[6], draftsperson[7], and artist[8]. She ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,628 views/month, #7,043 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Edwin William John[10]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Field of work: portrait[13], painting[14]
- Educated at: Slade School of Fine Art[15], Académie Carmen[16]
- Notable work: Young Woman Holding a Black Cat[17], A Lady Reading[18], Dorelia in a Black Dress[19], The Convalescent[20], The Nun[21]
- Sex or gender: female[22]
- Sexual orientation: bisexuality[23]
- Genre: portrait[24]
- Commons category: Gwen John[25]
- Unmarried partner: Auguste Rodin[26], Ambrose McEvoy[27]
- Archives at: National Library of Wales[28]
- Family name: John[29]
- Given name: Gwen[30]
- Sponsor: John Quinn[31]
- Work location: France[32]
- Described at URL: https://www.tate.org.uk/art/artists/gwen-john-1363[33]
- Student of: James McNeill Whistler[34], Henry Tonks[35]
- Depicted by: Gwen John[36]
- Described by source: Concise Dictionary of Women Artists[37], A historical dictionary of British women[38]
- Participant in: Armory Show[39], Salon d'Automne[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[41]
- Commons Creator page: Gwen John[42]
- Birth name: Gwendolen Mary John[43]
Why It Matters
Gwen John has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Gwen John born?
Gwen John was born in Haverfordwest[2].
Where did Gwen John die?
Gwen John passed away in Dieppe[4].
Who were Gwen John's parents?
Gwen John's father was Edwin William John[10].
What did Gwen John do for work?
Gwen John worked as a painter[5], visual artist[6], draftsperson[7], and artist[8].
Where did Gwen John go to school?
Gwen John was educated at Slade School of Fine Art[15] and Académie Carmen[16].