Alice McMurrough
Little Hestia
| price | £ 1575 |
|---|---|
| type | Oil |
| size | 12 x 8 inches |
| location | Stow on the Wold 01451 832563 |
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Little Hestia is a haunting and beautifully observed example of contemporary Scottish art, revealing Alice McMurrough’s gift for blending psychological nuance with symbolic storytelling. The young Read more
figure—wide‑eyed, dishevelled, and clutching a doll—stands at the threshold between innocence and unease, a space McMurrough explores with remarkable subtlety.
The pale nightgown, trimmed with blue, contrasts with the wild, untamed hair, creating a tension between vulnerability and quiet resilience. The doll, held loosely by one arm, becomes an extension of the child’s inner world—an object that hints at comfort, imagination, and perhaps a deeper emotional narrative. McMurrough’s muted background and soft, controlled brushwork heighten the sense of stillness, allowing the viewer to focus on the child’s steady, searching gaze.
Within the broader landscape of Scottish art, Little Hestia exemplifies McMurrough’s position as a leading figure in contemporary symbolic portraiture. Her work draws on Scotland’s traditions of storytelling, psychological depth, and quiet drama, yet she reimagines these themes through a modern, dreamlike sensibility. The result is a painting that feels intimate, unsettling, and deeply evocative.
Available from Red Rag Gallery - specialists in present day Scottish art
