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The image is a pencil sketch of a person. The person's upper half is depicted, showing the head and upper torso. They are facing slightly to the right with a direct gaze. The facial features are softly drawn, with delicate eyes and a neutral expression. The person has long hair styled with a portion wrapped on top of the head. The clothing is simple, indicating a blouse or dress with a button or pin on top. The background is undefined, keeping the focus on the person. The artist's signature "Gwen John" is in the lower right corner.

Self-Portrait

Gwen John (British, 1876 - 1939)

probably 1907/1909 · black chalk on laid paper

National Gallery of Art · Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dyke, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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