Triptych. Motherhood
About this artwork
The centre of this painted triptych by Traquair depicts an embracing mother and child situated in a Borders landscape, as identified by the Leaderfoot viaduct in the background. Celtic interlacing can be seen on the mother’s simple red coat. The two cherub groups in the wings look on towards the mother who is depicted here in an honest and ordinary manner. The outside of the wings are embossed with Celtic and apple tree motifs and contain two circular enamels depicting ‘Eve and the Serpent’ and ‘Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden’.
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title:Triptych. Motherhood
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accession number:NG 1871
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materials:Oil on panel, in a repoussée copper frame, with inset lapidary and cloisonné enamel panels on exterior of wings
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date created:Dated 1902
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measurements:Centre: 22.30 x 18.20 cm; wings: 22.30 x 9.30 cm (framed: 31.30 x 28.30 x 9.50 cm)
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credit line:Bequest of the artist 1936
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photographer:Antonia Reeve
Phoebe Anna Traquair
Phoebe Anna Traquair
Traquair's murals, easel paintings, embroideries, book illustrations and jewellery brought her international recognition, as one of the most accomplished artists of the Arts and Crafts movement. She was originally from Dublin but moved to Edinburgh after her marriage to Dr Ramsay Traquair, Keeper of Natural History at the Royal Scottish…