1872
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Artist's Wife (Ellen Moxon, Lady Orchardson, 1853 - 1917) is a 1872 oil by William Quiller Orchardson, a Impressionism work, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This painting shows a woman in a long, red dress with a white collar. She stands on a path in a wooded area, holding a fan in her right hand. The woman's dark hair is pulled back, and she wears a small hat or headpiece. The woman's face is serious, and she looks straight ahead. The background is blurry, but it appears to be a forest with trees and greenery. The overall mood of the painting is somber and introspective. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the Scottish National Gallery.
Sir William Quiller Orchardson (27 March 1832 – 13 April 1910) was a Scottish portraitist and painter of domestic and historical subjects who was knighted in June 1907, at the age of 75.
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