Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939
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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- Cast
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Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1984
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original Title
Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939
Production Companies
BBC
Director
Anna Benson Gyles
Description
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.
