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DiaporamaThe Psalms of David
phoebe anna traquair (1852 – 1936)
Discover Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936), a pivotal Irish artist of the Arts & Crafts movement in Scotland. Explore her stunning murals, embroidery, enamel jewelry, and book illuminations – blending symbolism, Pre-Raphaelite influence, and religious
Scottish National Gallery (Edinburgh, United Kingdom)
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This work on paper is one of a series created early in Traquair’s career. The artist illuminated the first thirty four psalms from the biblical book of David over a period of fifteen years. Earlier examples have a crude and naïve quality in comparison with later pages created between 1887-79, which reveal a much more confident sense of design, influenced by French medieval manuscripts. Traquair would have seen such original manuscripts in libraries in Edinburgh and London, or borrowed copies from private collectors including the writer John Ruskin, who loaned the artist a number of thirteenth century documents from his personal library.
About this artwork
- Title: The Psalms of David
- Artist: phoebe anna traquair
- Year: 1891
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Scottish National Gallery
- Creative period: Early Career
- Color palette: Neutrals
- Main color: Midnight Blue
- Purpose: Accent
Quick Facts
- Influences: French medieval manuscripts
- Movement: Celtic Revival
- Location: Scottish National Galllery
- Year: 1891
- Notable elements or techniques: Gold leaf illumination
- Medium: Ink and watercolour on vellum
- Artist: Phoebe Anna Traquair
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