In Focus | The Progress of a Soul by Phoebe Anna Traquair

Phoebe Anna Traquair created this series of four, richly coloured and detailed embroideries. They are based on the character of Denys L'Auxerrois from 'Imaginary Portraits' by the English critic and writer Walter Pater and together they tell a story, 'The Progress of a Soul'.
In this new series devoted to Scottish Art, we look at paintings by some of the nation’s finest artists. We examine them to uncover what makes each work so special and reveal some of the stories behind them.
This series is part of the Scottish National Gallery Project. The project will completely transform the way Scottish art is shown at the Gallery. A new suite of exhibition spaces will be created, which will be directly accessible from the adjoining Princes Street Gardens, and provide a light-filled, new home for the our unrivalled collection of Scottish art, raising its profile for visitors from all over the world.
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[@petalparker5]

The fourth panel reminds me of Klimt's "The Kiss" - exquisite.

[@mariereynolds8224]

Thank you for this interesting In Focus

[@CelticRedhead09]

Thank you! These are just brilliant.

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Arts and Crafts a move with a big impact on modern art

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Some woman thanks Sandra

The artwork is magnificent but the subject is quite depressing... Thanks for the video, very interesting.

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That rainbow 😐

[@sgt7]

I believe at the time it was a symbol of a good future. That things will improve.