Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939

TV Movie

Drama

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.

Cast

Anna Massey

Anna Massey

Gwen John
Leigh Lawson

Leigh Lawson

Augustus John
Godfrey James

Godfrey James

Auguste Rodin

Release date

1st Jan 1984

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English