1835
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Galleries Scotland
The Artist's Mother (Isabella Newton, Mrs John Yellowlees, 1753 - 1825) is a 1835 oil by William Yellowlees, held at National Galleries Scotland.
This portrait depicts an elderly woman with a serious expression, wearing a dark dress and a white head covering. Her hands are clasped together in front of her, and she gazes directly at the viewer. The background is a muted, dark brown color. The woman's attire and hairstyle suggest a conservative and modest style, which was common during the time period in which the painting was created. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume and depth, adds depth and dimension to the portrait. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this portrait, you might want to look up William Yellowlees.
William Yellowlees (1796 in Mellerstain – 1855 in London) was a Scottish painter.
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