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Jeune Fille (à la lampe) (Young Girl by Lamplight), by Gwen John, charcoal, 1917

Jeune Fille (à la lampe) (Young Girl by Lamplight)

Gwen John

1917

charcoal

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Jeune Fille (à la lampe) (Young Girl by Lamplight) is a 1917 charcoal by Gwen John, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Gwen John
When & what style?
1917 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The painting is called Jeune Fille (à la lampe), or Young Girl by Lamplight. It was made by Gwen John between 1915 and 1920. The artist used charcoal and graphite to create this portrait, which is a simple yet effective combination of mediums. This combination allows for a range of tones and textures, making the portrait more interesting. You can learn more about the style of this portrait by looking into the movement of Realism.

About the artist

Portrait of Gwen John
Artist

Gwen John

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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