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Model and Muse

February 10, 2021 Martha Lattie
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Iris Tree by Augustus John.

Tree was a poet and artist’s model probably better known in a famous portrait by Amedeo Modigliani. John had a very robust career being one of the most well known artists in the UK in the early 20th century.

Iris Tree by Armedo Modigliani c. 1916

Iris Tree by Armedo Modigliani c. 1916

In Art History, Artists, Wales Tags Augustus John, Iris Tree, Artist Models
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Careful Reading

February 9, 2021 Martha Lattie
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The Precious Book , c.1920 by Gwen John.

John studied under James McNeill Whistler in Paris and at the Slade School in London where she developed her agitated style. Her brother Augustus John was also a painter and quite popular during his day, overshadowing his older sister.

In Art History, Artists, Wales Tags Gwen John
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