Self-Portrait
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Self-Portrait

TitleSelf-Portrait
ArtistGwen John
Dateprobably 1907/1909 20th century
Mediumblack chalk on laid paper
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Dyke, in Honor of the 50th Anniversary of the National Gallery of Art
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Self-Portrait” is a work by Gwen John, dated probably 1907/1909. It is executed in black chalk on laid paper and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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