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Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939

Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939

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Moving out from under the shadow of her artist brother Augustus John, Gwen John moved to Paris in 1903, working as an artist's model until becoming the mistress of famous sculptor Auguste Rodin. After Rodin's death, she concentrated on her work as an artist, rivalling her brother's reputation with her own expressive portraits.

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Original Language

English

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Release Date

01 January 1984

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Gwen John

Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Augustus John

Victoria Fairbrother

Victoria Fairbrother

Ida Johns

Godfrey James

Godfrey James

Auguste Rodin

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