The problem is still present in 15.12.3 and the workaround solves the issue.
Linux 4.4.0-31-generic #50-Ubuntu SMP Wed Jul 13 00:07:12 UTC 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
Package: gwenview Status: install ok installed Priority: optional Section: graphics Installed-Size: 4505 Maintainer: Ubuntu Developers <email address hidden> Architecture: amd64 Version: 4:15.12.3-0ubuntu1
The problem is still present in 15.12.3 and the workaround solves the issue.
Linux 4.4.0-31-generic #50-Ubuntu SMP Wed Jul 13 00:07:12 UTC 2016 x86_64 x86_64 x86_64 GNU/Linux
Package: gwenview
Status: install ok installed
Priority: optional
Section: graphics
Installed-Size: 4505
Maintainer: Ubuntu Developers <email address hidden>
Architecture: amd64
Version: 4:15.12.3-0ubuntu1