Lot Essay
From circa 1907-10 Gwen John frequently used Ellen Theodosia (Chloe) Boughton-Leigh (1868-1947) as a model. She was the daughter of Edward Boughton-Leigh of Brownsover House near Rugby and with her younger sister Maude (Grilda), she had studied at the Slade before visiting Paris. During her visits to Paris Gwen John painted three portraits and executed a number of drawings of Chloe.