Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 (1984)
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.
Director: Anna Benson Gyles
Genre: TV Movie, Drama
Release Date: January 1, 1984
Cast
- Anna Massey - Gwen John
- Leigh Lawson - Augustus John
- Victoria Fairbrother - Ida Johns
- Godfrey James - Auguste Rodin
Screenplay
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
artist, artists' life, female artist
More Films by Director: Anna Benson Gyles
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 about?
- 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.
- Who directed Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939?
- Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 was directed by Anna Benson Gyles.
- Who stars in Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939?
- Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 stars Anna Massey, Leigh Lawson, Victoria Fairbrother, Godfrey James.
- What genre is Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939?
- Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 is a TV Movie, Drama film.
- Where was Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 produced?
- Journey into the Shadows: Portrait of Gwen John 1876-1939 was produced in United Kingdom.