Forest Pathway

A mid-century landscape painting that presents a serene woodland scene, where a narrow path leads the viewer deeper into a forest of tall, slender trees, executed in oil onto board and dated 1944.

The verticality of the tree trunks dominates the composition, drawing the eye upward while also suggesting stillness and permanence. The perspective of the pathway, receding into the distance, adds a sense of depth and quiet invitation.

Executed in a semi-abstract, modernist style, the work features bold, block-like brushstrokes that break the forest into planes of colour. The palette is earthy and natural, with muted greens, ochres, browns, and russets interwoven with touches of blue-grey sky peeking through the canopy. The interplay of angular strokes and softened edges creates a rhythmic harmony, typical of mid-century interpretations of nature.

The brushwork is deliberate yet painterly – broad, layered strokes overlap to form textures of bark, foliage, and dappled light, giving the scene both structure and atmosphere. There is a lyrical quality in the way light and shadow fall across the pathway, suggesting both movement and calm reflection.

This oil on board is presented in a complementary wood frame with a natural woodgrain texture as well as an inner cream border. Both the painting and frame are in excellent vintage condition.

Size: 70 x 49.5 cm (including frame)