This site uses cookies to improve your experience. View our Cookie Policy
Preferences

Cookie Preferences

Essential

These cookies are absolutely essential for our website to function properly.

 

Cookies that measure website use

We use Google Analytics to measure how you use the website so we can improve it based on user needs.

 

Cookies that help with communications and marketing

These cookies may be set by third party websites and do things like measure how you view YouTube videos.

 
 
View our Cookie Policy
×

Image filter options
This is a new website and is still being developed.
Artworks Themes
Projects & Exhibitions Cynfas Articles Learn
About Us Contact Us
Cy
Artworks Themes Projects & Exhibitions Cynfas Articles Learn About Us Contact Us
Previous Artwork Next Artwork

Study for Rodin's 'Death of Alcestis'

JOHN, Gwen
Study for Rodin's 'Death of Alcestis'
Image: By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
  Zoom / More Images (2)

We have a duty of care to all our audiences. This website draws on legacy collections data. We recognise that some of this information may be outdated or discriminatory and we're currently working to review our records. If you have any questions or comments on an artwork, please contact us.

Copyright statement provided by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Details


Collection

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Item Number

NMW A 14990

Creation/Production

JOHN, Gwen
Bu Gwen John yn mynychu Ysgol Gelfyddyd Gain y Slade yn Llundain rhwng 1895 a 1898, a bu'n astudio am gyfnod byr ym Mharis. Ym 1903, aeth gyda Dorelia McNeill ar daith gerdded trwy Ffrainc. Erbyn dechrau 1904, roedd wedi ymsefydlu ym Mharis. | Gwen John attended the Slade School of Fine Art in London between 1895 and 1898, and studied briefly in Paris. In 1903, she accompanied Dorelia McNeill on a walking tour through France. By the beginning of 1904, she had settled in Paris.
Role: Artist

Measurements

Height (cm): 26.5
Width (cm): 24.3

Material

Pencil
Wash
Paper

Location

on display

Collections Online is updated regularly, but please confirm that an object remains on display before making a special visit.

More

Tags


  • Drawing
  • Fine Art
  • Mythology And Fantasy
  • Still Life
  • Woman Artist
  • Works On Paper

Share


More like this


Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
A protected tree. Slight signs of desperation. Or maybe signs of hope. New York, USA
HURN David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
We’re working on releasing this image.
Cathedral II
SUTHERLAND, Graham Vivian
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The Ring
HOWARD-JONES, Ray
© G. Jones/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Isle of Wight Festival. The local Hells Angels are always around to add a little colour but rarely any trouble
HURN David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Boy
WALTERS, Evan
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
We’re working on releasing this image.
Costume designs for the Welsh National Opera
VERCOE, Rosemary
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Hawarden Castle
GASTINEAU, Henry
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The Book of Jonah
JONES, David
Golden Cockerel Press
© Estate of David Jones. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Cuba
SALGADO Sebastiao
© DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Felix Naylor Marlow. Gee St, London
MARLOW Peter
© DACS 2025/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Children travelling with the 'convo', Somerset
HUTCHINGS Roger
© Roger Hutchings/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
We’re working on releasing this image.
U.S. 285, New Mexico. From the series 'The Americans'
FRANK, Robert
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Veduta della Piazzetta
GUARDI, Giacomo
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The Town Child's Alphabet
JONES, David
© Estate of David Jones. All Rights Reserved 2025/Bridgeman Images/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Bridge near Hafod
DAVIS, John Scarlett
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Pianist
LEK, Karel
© Karel Lek/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Dominoes club, match v London. Cardiff, Wales
HURN David
© David Hurn / Magnum Photos / Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Title page
CHAPMAN, George
© H. Chapman/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
Sketchbook: 14 Drawings (Caernavonshire)
HUGHES, Hugh
By permission of Amgueddfa Cymru — Museum Wales
Amgueddfa Cymru - National Museum
The wheel of a lorry trailer is covered in fresh tarmac as it lays new road surface on the Hindustan Tibet Road
PHILLIPS Gareth
© Gareth Phillips/Amgueddfa Cymru - Museum Wales

  • Artworks
  • Themes
  • Projects & Exhibitions
  • Cynfas Articles
  • Learn

The Website

  • About Us
  • Accessibility
  • FAQ
  • Copyright
  • Cookies Policy

Connect with us

  • Contact Us
  • Instagram @celfarycyd
× ❮ ❯