Ethel Ruth Gwatkin (1874–1952) (first headmistress of the Queen Mary High School, Liverpool)

A striking 1924 portrait of Ethel Ruth Gwatkin featuring a vibrant red dress by renowned British artist Reginald Grenville Eves that invites you to explore the elegance of this classic early twentieth-century masterpiece.


Reginald Grenville Eves (1876 - 1941)

Reginald Grenville Eves (1876-1941) was a British portrait painter renowned for capturing prominent figures between the wars – military leaders, politicians & cultural icons. Official War Artist. Works in Tate & NPG.

Walker Art Gallery (Liverpool, United Kingdom)

Home to one of the world's finest Pre-Raphaelite collections, Liverpool's Walker Art Gallery offers an unmissable journey through Renaissance masters and British modernism that invites you to explore its timeless beauty.