Gwen John (1876–1939) was a Welsh painter celebrated for her quiet, introspective portraits and interiors. Born in Haverfordwest, Wales, she studied at the Slade School of Fine Art in London, where she developed a refined, sensitive approach to painting.
In 1904 she moved to Paris, where she spent much of her career and became associated with artistic circles that included her brother, the painter Augustus John. Her work is characterized by subdued colour palettes, delicate brushwork, and contemplative female sitters, often depicted in sparse interior settings.
Though she lived much of her life in relative obscurity, Gwen John is now regarded as one of the most significant British artists of the early 20th century, admired for the emotional depth and subtlety of her paintings.
