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Portrait of Winifred John Looking Down

Gwen John, c. 1896

The subject of this portrait was the artist's sister. It is a sensitive and tender drawing, and a good representation of Gwen John's feeling for the sitter. They and their brother Augustus John spent their childhood in Tenby.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Winifred John Looking Down, c. 1896

Date supported

2006

Medium and material

Pencil on paper

Dimensions

15.6 x 15.6 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

7500

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