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Breton boy

JOHN, Gwen

Breton boy
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Gwen John had been attracted to the sea since her childhood on the Welsh coast at Haverfordwest and Tenby. In France she made a number of visits to Normandy and Brittany, particularly Pleuneuf, where she made a group of spontaneous drawings of local children.

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Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 3606

Creation/Production

JOHN, Gwen

Acquisition

Purchase, 29/7/1976

Techniques

Wash on paper

Material

Wash
Thin brown paper
Pencil

Location

In store
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  • Cap
  • Fashion And Costume
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  • Woman Artist
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