Artwork
Little Boy with Oranges
Little Boy with Oranges is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Norah Neilson Gray. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
About this work
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This painting shows a young boy sitting on a chair, holding an orange in his right hand. He has short brown hair and is wearing a yellow shirt, white socks, and black shoes. There are three oranges on the floor in front of him. The background of the painting is a light yellow color.
The boy is looking directly at the viewer with a neutral expression. His clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it was created in the early 20th century.
If you like this painting, you might also want to learn more about the artist, Norah Neilson Gray.
Overview
Little Boy with Oranges is a 1920 oil painting by Scottish artist Norah Neilson Gray, associated with the Glasgow School. The work depicts a seated young boy holding an orange, set against a light yellow background.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a boy with short brown hair, dressed in a yellow shirt, white socks, and black shoes, holding an orange in his right hand. Three additional oranges lie on the floor before him. His direct, neutral gaze engages the viewer.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the piece exemplifies post-impressionist characteristics. The style and attire depicted suggest an early 20th-century setting, aligning with the artist's affiliation to the Glasgow School.
History & Provenance
Created in 1920, Little Boy with Oranges is part of the collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Norah Neilson Gray (16 June 1882 – 27 May 1931) was a Scottish artist of the Glasgow School.
