The Artist's Sister, Helen Hunter, née Wilkie (1793–1870)
1822
oil
From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
1822
oil
From the collection of Scottish National Gallery
This painting depicts a woman holding a plate of fruit. She is dressed in a blue and white striped dress with a pink shawl and a black belt around her waist. The woman's curly brown hair is pulled back, and she wears gold earrings. The background of the painting is a dark brown color. The woman's gaze is directed at the viewer, and her expression is neutral. The plate of fruit she holds is white and contains a variety of fruits, including grapes, an orange, and a cherry. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. To learn more about the artist who created this piece, look up David Wilkie.
