Gwen John

British, Welsh · 1876–1939

Post-Impressionism

Welsh painter who spent most of her adult life in Paris, creating interior scenes and single female figures of unusual psychological concentration. Working in muted, refined palettes, John developed a language of quiet restraint that distinguished her from her contemporaries. Her reputation has grown considerably since her death in 1939.

On now and coming soon exhibitions

Coming Soon

Gwen John | Strange Beauties

Starting Aug 1

First major Gwen John retrospective in 40 years — intimate portraits and rarely seen works on paper

Gwen John: Strange Beauties

Until Jun 28

A once-in-a-generation retrospective marking Gwen John's 150th birthday

"She returned repeatedly to the same subjects and compositions – contemplative women, sparsely furnished interiors, still lifes, devoted churchgoers – and each time saw them through fresh and attentive eyes. The result is art that's sensitive but unsentimental, studious, and, yes, strangely beautiful."

— The Independent