The Artist's Mother (Anne Orr, Mrs John Guthrie, 1817 - 1896)
1897
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1897
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting shows a woman sitting in a dark room. She is wearing a headscarf and a shawl, and her hands are folded in her lap. The background is dark, with some faint shapes that might be furniture. The woman's face is serious, and her eyes seem to be looking right at you. Her clothing is simple but neat, and the scarf on her head adds a touch of color to the otherwise dark scene. If you like this kind of portrait, you might want to check out more works by the artist, James Guthrie.
