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Head of Rodin
JOHN, Gwen
(Artist)
Gwen John met the sculptor Auguste Rodin (1840-1917) in 1904. Rodin was France’s most legendary artistic figure and was at the height of his career. John modelled for him and they began a passionate love affair. She also became his protégée. This carefully executed study of Rodin probably derives from one of the photographs Rodin gave her that she kept in her room.
Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 3517
Creation/Production
Role: Artist
Acquisition
Purchase, 29/7/1976
Measurements
Height
(cm): 28.0
Width
(cm): 22.4
Height
(in): 11
Width
(in): 8 13/16
Material
Charcoal
Paper
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