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Triptych. Motherhood

Phoebe Anna Traquair

1902

oil

From the collection of National Galleries Scotland

Post-Impressionism Early Modern Religious

Dominant colour

Triptych. Motherhood is a 1902 oil by Phoebe Anna Traquair, a Post-Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.

Who painted this?: Phoebe Anna Traquair
When & what style?: 1902 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?: National Galleries Scotland

About this work

This painting is a triptych, with three arched panels. The central panel shows a woman in a red robe, holding a baby and gazing down at it. The baby is reaching up to touch the woman's face. The two side panels depict cherubs in a landscape. The woman's robe and the landscape in the background are rendered in warm, muted colors. The overall mood of the painting is one of serenity and intimacy. If you're interested in exploring more works by this artist, check out Phoebe Anna Traquair.