Artwork
'For So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep'. Fragment of a Mural from the Mortuary Chapel, the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh
'For So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep'. Fragment of a Mural from the Mortuary Chapel, the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh is an unspecified painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. It dates from 1894 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
This fragment of a mural, 'For So He Giveth His Beloved Sleep', is a painting by Phoebe Anna Traquair, created in 1894 for the Mortuary Chapel at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. It is now held by the Scottish National Gallery.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts two women in a serene scene, one reclining on the other's shoulder, with the standing figure holding a mirror and gazing at her reflection. The women's flowing robes and the arched window with a landscape view contribute to the tranquil atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The work is characterized by soft, muted colors and delicate lines, creating a dreamy quality. Traquair's style blends decorative elements with expressive techniques, reflecting her engagement with post-impressionism and the Arts and Crafts movement.
History & Provenance
Originally part of a mural series for the Mortuary Chapel, the painting is now in the Scottish National Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Phoebe Anna Traquair (; 24 May 1852 – 4 August 1936) was an Irish-born artist, who achieved international recognition for her role in the Arts and Crafts movement in Scotland, as an illustrator, painter and embroiderer.
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