Artwork
Saint Agnes
Saint Agnes is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist David Gauld. It dates from 1895 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Saint Agnes is a 1895 oil painting by David Gauld, a prominent member of the Glasgow Boys group. The work is now held in the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman in a landscape, holding a small tree with orange leaves. She is dressed in a long white garment and a yellow floral robe. The scene is serene, with a blue sky, water, and a village in the background, suggesting a symbolic or religious narrative.
Technique & Style
Gauld's style in Saint Agnes blends Post-Impressionist and Art Nouveau influences, with evident borrowings from Japanese art and the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The use of color and light creates a sense of depth, drawing attention to the central figure and the tree she holds.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Gauld (7 November 1865 – 18 June 1936) was an important Scottish artist who worked in both oils and stained glass and was regarded as being one of the innovators within the Glasgow Boys group.
