Dorelia McNeill

Dorelia in a Black Dress (c.1903–04) by Gwen John

Dorelia McNeill (born Dorothy McNeill; 19 December 1881 – 23 July 1969) was best known as a model for the Welsh artists Gwen John and Augustus John, was the common-law wife of the latter, and has been credited for inspiring "his first unequivocally personal work".[1] In her time she was regarded by some as an exemplar of bohemian fashion.[2]

  1. ^ Easton, Holroyd, p. 11
  2. ^ See, for example, Virginia Nicholson (2002) Among the Bohemians.