Who painted Landscape : a woodland scene?

Landscape : a woodland scene was painted by Albert Goodwin in 1845.

Where can I see Landscape : a woodland scene?

Landscape : a woodland scene is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Landscape : a woodland scene?

Landscape : a woodland scene is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Landscape : a woodland scene?

Museum-quality prints of Landscape : a woodland scene are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Landscape : a woodland scene

Albert Goodwin , 1845

Landscape : a woodland scene is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Albert Goodwin. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

Albert Goodwin's 1845 drawing, 'Landscape: a woodland scene', is a landscape piece housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woodland with bare trees, a bush- and grass-covered ground, evoking a serene natural setting. The composition's emphasis on natural detail and atmospheric lighting aligns with the emotional and naturalistic themes of the Romanticism movement.

Technique & Style

Goodwin employed muted browns and greens, with careful rendering of tree branches in the foreground to create depth and texture. The strategic use of light and shadow enhances the piece's atmospheric quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1845, the work is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.

Context

The piece reflects the Romanticism movement's focus on nature and emotional resonance, characteristic of early 19th-century artistic trends.

Study of trees, Wotton Woods, Abinger, Richard Redgrave

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Artist

Albert Goodwin

Albert "Ginger" Goodwin, nicknamed Ginger for his bright red hair, was a migrant coal miner who advocated for workers' rights and promoted the cause of unions in British Columbia, Canada.