1900
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Victoria
Interior with figures is a 1900 oil by Gwen John, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Reading, held at National Gallery of Victoria.
This painting depicts two women in a room, one sitting and the other standing beside her. The woman on the left has long red hair and wears a white dress with a black belt. She is leaning over the other woman, who is seated and engrossed in a book. The room's interior features a fireplace and a window, with the walls adorned with a picture and a decorative ceiling. The artist's use of muted colors and soft lighting creates a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The scene is peaceful, with the two women lost in their own thoughts. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
Gwendolen "Gwen" Mary John (22 June 1876 – 18 September 1939) was a Welsh artist who worked in France for most of her career.
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