Woods, copses, forests have long inspired artists and writers. They can be unsettling or calming, used by writers and artists as a metaphor for the light versus the dark, good versus evil, the fantasy world as opposed to the real. These realms contain a wealth of ideas for the creative imagination.  Such places affect individuals in different ways, from being places of peace and solitude to being claustrophobic and bringing out primordial fears.

This small selection has been made to illustrate that woods and forests have been a subject for artists since the sixteenth century, and continue to be relevant to artists today. There is a much diversity in approach.

 

 

Winter wood with briars

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