George Henry – Felicity, c.1916

George Henry (Scottish, 1858-1943) – Felicity, c.1916 (Oil on canvas. Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums) - - An exercise in sky-blues and vivid greens, the contrasting hues of the sitter’s gown and the background shrubbery evince a freshness and charm a world away from the grimness of the war being fought on foreign fronts. The aquamarine of Felicity’s shawl offsets her limpid blue gaze, whilst the vibrancy of the outdoor light bathes her complexion in a pale blue glow.