In the Shadow of the Tree | 200 piece

This work is representative of Helen McNicoll's creative universe: a scene sketched outdoors featuring a female figure, a mother performing a simple everyday activity. The illustration of motherhood becomes a pretext for experimenting with light. In the shadow of the Tree is composed mainly of touches of green, yellow, and white. A dark spot stands out from the whole and draws the eye to the center. The entire composition is organized around the figure, with curved lines (pram and parasol) enveloping the mother and her baby. This luminous and harmonious painting exudes an atmosphere of calm and well-being.