1918
gouache
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Little Girl with a Large Hat is a 1918 gouache by Gwen John, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a child wearing a big hat with a wide brim. The hat is drawn in quick, rough strokes, and the face underneath looks serious. The child’s clothes are simple, with a light-colored coat and a dark collar. The paint is thin and watery, almost like a quick doodle. The artist signed it in the corner, but the paper looks worn, like it’s been handled a lot. Next, look up gouache to see how this watery paint works.
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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