Artwork
Pan
Pan is an oil painting by the Art Nouveau artist Phoebe Anna Traquair. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.
About this work
Overview
Pan is a 1912 oil painting by Phoebe Anna Traquair, an Irish-born artist associated with the Arts and Crafts movement in Scotland.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a satyr playing a flute, accompanied by a child on his shoulder, amidst lush greenery and flowers. The scene conveys a sense of joy and celebration, with the satyr's music bringing happiness to the child and the surrounding natural world.
Technique & Style
Rendered in oil paint, Pan exemplifies the Art Nouveau style. Traquair's work is characterized by her skill in various mediums, including illustration, embroidery, and enamelwork.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the Scottish National Gallery's collection. Created in 1912, it reflects Traquair's contributions to the Arts and Crafts movement.
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.
