Hagar
1842
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
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Artist
Andrew Geddes
Andrew Geddes (1783–1844) was an artist, born in Edinburgh.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
Hagar is a 1842 oil by Andrew Geddes, a British Romanticism work, depicting Mary Magdalene, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting depicts a woman with long, dark hair and a red dress. She is looking up and to her right, with her left hand resting on her head. The background is dark, which helps to highlight the subject. The woman's expression is one of contemplation, and her gaze seems to be directed at something outside the frame. The use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark, adds depth and volume to the painting. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this piece, you might want to look up Andrew Geddes.
Andrew Geddes (1783–1844) was an artist, born in Edinburgh.
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