Emma Fordyce MacRae

Sometimes, especially in her later work, Emma Fordyce MacRae chose a plain background in a strong or neutral tone as seen Tulips in Hopi Pot and Dogwood, the colors of the backgrounds either echoed the palette of the flowers or contrasted to them and MacRae usually featured a single type of flower.

These settings drew positive responses for MacRae's work; one reviewer noted "she has used figured backgrounds behind her flowers daringly but with pleasing effect".

Tulips in Hopi Pot
Oil Painting
Size : 20 x 24 inches
Floral still life
Emma Fordyce MacRae 1887 - 1974