Artwork
The Wood
The Wood is a watercolor work on paper by Ethelbert White. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The Wood is a watercolour painting created in 1950 by Ethelbert White, characterized by a serene forest scene with a winding dirt path.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a lush forest, where a dirt path invites the viewer into the serene environment, evoking a sense of tranquility.
Technique & Style
White employed a predominantly green palette with accents of brown and tan, using loose, expressive brushstrokes visible throughout, especially in the tree renderings. The interplay of light and shadow enhances depth and volume.
History & Provenance
Signed by the artist, the painting's creation date is 1950; further provenance details are not provided.
Context
While specific contextual influences are not detailed, the piece reflects mid-20th-century watercolour practices, emphasizing atmosphere and expressive technique.
Legacy
The painting's impact or reception over time is not specified, though it remains a representative example of Ethelbert White's work in watercolour.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ethelbert White was an English artist and wood engraver. He was an early member of the Society of Wood Engravers and a founding member of the English Wood Engraving Society in 1925. He also worked in oils and water…
A beechwood
The Edge of a Wood at Nohant
Woodland Scene
Luminiș de pădure
Peisaj de pădure
The Beech Avenue, Lasham, Hampshire
Interior de pădure
The Avenue, Bucklebury
A pond overshadowed by two trees; buildings in the background
Drum în grădina de tir
Rays of Sunlight Striking a Woodland Path
Inside the Wood