Molly (Mary Gavin, 1870 - 1942)
1874
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
1874
oil
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
This painting features a young girl, Molly, standing in a room. She has blonde hair and is dressed in a dark blue dress with white lace trim and red shoes. A hat lies on the floor beside her. The room's interior is visible behind Molly, with a wooden wall and a chair to her right. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of light and shadow, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
