Artwork
Margaret Edwards, the Artist's Mother
Margaret Edwards, the Artist's Mother is an oil painting by the Impressionist artist John Kelt Edwards. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the National Library of Wales.
About this work
Overview
Margaret Edwards, the Artist's Mother is an oil portrait painted by John Kelt Edwards in 1903. The work depicts the artist's mother, Margaret Edwards, seated and holding a small bouquet of pink flowers against a predominantly dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait focuses on Margaret Edwards, distinguished by her gray, pulled-back hair, white collar, and cuffs set against a dark dress. The inclusion of the bouquet adds a subtle, personal touch to the otherwise solemn depiction.
Technique & Style
The painting features prominent impasto brushstrokes, particularly evident on the subject's dress and hands, where the thick, textured application of paint is noticeable.
History & Provenance
Created in 1903, the portrait is part of the collection at the National Library of Wales.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Kelt Edwards painted quiet scenes of Wales in the early 1900s—garden statues, rocky hillsides, and a village called Cei Newydd near Talsarnau.
