The image is a pencil sketch of a person. The person's upper half is depicted, showing the head and upper torso. They are facing slightly to the right with a direct gaze. The facial features are softly drawn, with delicate eyes and a neutral expression. The person has long hair styled with a portion wrapped on top of the head. The clothing is simple, indicating a blouse or dress with a button or pin on top. The background is undefined, keeping the focus on the person. The artist's signature "Gwen John" is in the lower right corner.
Artwork Details
- Date
- probably 1907/1909
- Medium
- black chalk on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 3375 × 4152 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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