Portrait of Margery Porter 1
Artist: Gillies, William George, Sir, CBE RA RSA PPRSW · 1898-1973
one of a number of portraits executed by Gillies of Miss Annie Margaret [Margery] Porter, the daughter of friends of his, and a neice of S J Peploe RSA.
The single light pink carnation held by the sitter is generally considered to represent the undying love of a mother. The subject remained a spinster throughout her life, however she was an only child, and her mother, after whom she was named died aged 69 of abdominal cancer of 4 months duration on 1943-03-22. The pink carnation can also represent gratitude or admiration, whilst a dark pink one can symbolise love.
© Royal Scottish Academy of Art & Architecture
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Date 1934 Accession G.1991.581 Materials Support canvas Dimensions Frame
143.2cm x 72cm
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129cm x 58.5cmMedium Paint, oil -
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