Lady Lavery in Black

Francis Campbell Boileau Cadell (Scottish, 1883-1937): Lady Lavery in Black (Oil on canvas) - In the present work Cadell’s depiction of Lady Lavery’s porcelain flesh against her black dress and hat creates a highly evocative mood so reminiscent of the period. The simplicity of this colour statement is further accentuated by the splash of colour provided by the rose with its dash of teal leaf...