Gwen John

Gwendolen Mary John (22 June 1876 – 18 September 1939) was a Welsh artist noted especially for her portraits of anonymous female sitters.

Quotes

 * I am going to do some drawings or paintings...in the mirror of my wardrobe..with myself as a figure doing something.
 * Letter to Rodin (circa 1905)


 * I cannot imagine why my vision will have some value in the world..and yet I know it will..I think I will count because I am patient and recueilli (contemplative) in some degree.
 * Letter to Ursula Tyrwhitt (4 Feb 1930)