January 27th, 2010
Dorothy (‘Dorelia’) McNeill (1881-1969), Partner and muse of Augustus John. Sitter in 14 portraits.
An original bohemian. Notice the lack of hoops in her dress compared to her companion. She shunned the shackles of contemporary dess codes for women.

Dorothy (‘Dorelia’) McNeill (1881-1969), Partner and muse of Augustus John. Sitter in 14 portraits.

An original bohemian. Notice the lack of hoops in her dress compared to her companion. She shunned the shackles of contemporary dess codes for women.