Copse Path, April 1940 1940

Allin Braund painted ‘Copse Path’ in April 1940 using oil on board. It’s like he mixed his greens, browns, and yellows straight from the earth itself. The way he builds up the layers, you can almost smell the damp soil and feel the sunlight dappling through the leaves. I love the textures here, especially the bark on the trees. See how he’s used short, broken strokes to mimic the rough, furrowed surface? Then, BAM, your eye hits this little outhouse nestled back in the trees. It’s like a secret hideaway. The paint is thinner here, more transparent, letting the light bounce off the corrugated metal. This piece reminds me of some of the early landscapes by David Hockney, where he’s playing with perspective and color to create a sense of place. But where Hockney's work is often cool and detached, this feels more intimate, like a personal invitation to wander down that path. Isn't it amazing how a simple scene can evoke so many different feelings?