Mother and Child by Norah Neilson Gray - 1920s - 77 x 57 cm National Galleries of Scotland Mother and Child by Norah Neilson Gray - 1920s - 77 x 57 cm National Galleries of Scotland

Mother and Child

oil on canvas • 77 x 57 cm
  • Norah Neilson Gray - 16 June 1882 - 27 May 1931 Norah Neilson Gray 1920s

After World War I, Gray built up her portrait practice, based in her studio at 141 Bath Street, Glasgow. She produced decorative but unsentimental images of young women and children. Her paintings are characterised by unconventional placing of figures, unusual color schemes, and shadow patterns, as can be seen in this work. This painting becomes increasing stylized towards the bottom of the image, using a limited palette and shadows to dramatic effect.

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