Artwork
The blue ribbon
The blue ribbon is an oil painting by the Naïve art artist Mary Elizabeth Tripe. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
About this work
Overview
The blue ribbon is a 1927 oil painting by Mary Elizabeth Tripe, a New Zealand artist associated with the naive art movement.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a woman with a blue ribbon around her forehead and a blue wrap draped over her shoulders, her face turned slightly to the right with a direct gaze, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Executed in muted oil paint, the work features shades of brown and blue, with attention to the folds and creases in the wrap, characteristic of Tripe's naive style.
History & Provenance
The painting is held in the collection of the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa.
Artist & collection
Artist
Mary Elizabeth Tripe (née Richardson, 14 September 1870 – 21 September 1939), generally known as Mollie Tripe, was a New Zealand artist and art teacher.
Museum
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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