Alice McMurrough
Evie
| price | £ 1575 |
|---|---|
| type | Oil |
| size | 12 x 8 inches |
| location | Stow on the Wold 01451 832563 |
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Evie is a quietly enigmatic and beautifully composed example of contemporary Scottish art, reflecting Alice McMurrough’s distinctive blend of symbolism, narrative subtlety, and psychological depth. Read more
Known for her ability to create images that feel both intimate and allegorical, McMurrough presents a figure whose calm gaze and poised stillness invite contemplation.
The young sitter, dressed in a red plaid dress with a delicate lace collar, holds a single apple—an object that introduces layers of meaning, from innocence to temptation, from folklore to personal mythology. McMurrough’s muted background and soft, meticulous brushwork heighten the sense of quiet intensity, allowing the vivid red of the apple and the patterned fabric to anchor the composition with visual and symbolic weight.
Within the broader landscape of Scottish art, Evie exemplifies McMurrough’s contribution to contemporary figurative symbolism. Her work draws on Scotland’s long tradition of storytelling and psychological portraiture, yet she reimagines these themes through a modern, dreamlike sensibility. The result is a painting that feels timeless, contemplative, and rich with narrative possibility.
Available from Red Rag Gallery - specialists in present day Scottish art
