Rules for Life

Museum Secrets by Ashmolean Museum

May 14, 20219:55Arts

In this episode we take a look at an understated little painting by the artist Gwen John, which hides complex depths. Gwen was one of the greatest and least known artists of the 20th century, who lived a life according t...

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