Who painted Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935?

Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935 was painted by Francis Henry Newbery in 1913.

Where can I see Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935?

Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935 is held by National Galleries Scotland.

What movement is Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935?

Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935 is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935

Francis Henry Newbery , 1913

Eileen Lavery, 1890 - 1935 is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Francis Henry Newbery. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the National Galleries Scotland.

About this work

Overview

Francis Henry Newbery painted the portrait titled *Eileen Lavery, 1890‑1935* in 1913 using oil on canvas. The work is part of the Scottish National Gallery’s collection and exemplifies Newbery’s post‑impressionist approach during his tenure as director of the Glasgow School of Art.

Subject & Meaning

The canvas shows a woman standing in an interior, clothed in a long dark dress trimmed with white collar and cuffs. She holds a white parasol in her right hand, while her left hand rests on her hip. Her up‑do hairstyle and solemn expression convey a mood of quiet introspection, suggesting a moment of personal contemplation.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil, the painting employs the loose brushwork and muted palette typical of post‑impressionism, while retaining a clear sense of form. Light falls on the figure and the surrounding furnishings, highlighting the contrast between the dark dress and the bright parasol, and creating a subtle atmospheric depth.

History & Provenance

Created while Newbery was directing the Glasgow School of Art (1885‑1917), the portrait entered the Scottish National Gallery’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its presence in the national collection reflects the artist’s significance in early twentieth‑century Scottish art.

Context

Newbery’s career combined painting with influential teaching; he helped shape the Glasgow Style and supported architects and designers such as Charles Rennie Mackintosh. This portrait, produced during the height of his administrative influence, illustrates his engagement with contemporary portraiture alongside his broader artistic leadership.

Artist & collection

Artist

Francis Henry Newbery

Francis Henry Newbery or Fra Newbery (15 May 1855 – 18 December 1946) was an English painter and art educationist, best known as director of the Glasgow School of Art between 1885 and 1917.