The artwork titled “Cumberland Landscape (Northrigg Hill)” was created by the artist Christopher Wood in 1928. This painting belongs to the Post-Impressionism movement and falls within the landscape genre.
The artwork depicts a vivid countryside scene with characteristic Post-Impressionist features. The overall composition is an expansive view of rolling fields adorned with patches of green and gold, interspersed with sparsely leafed trees. At the forefront, large swathes of land, seemingly cultivated, stretch across the canvas, separated by darker, bold lines suggesting pathways or boundaries. Midway through the artwork, a white building and adjacent structures stand amidst the undulating terrain, crowned by a small grove of trees on the distant hill. The sky above is painted with visible brushstrokes, capturing the dynamism of clouds in tonal variations of blue and gray, hinting at an overcast day. The meticulous yet expressive use of color and form encapsulates the essence of the rural landscape in a unique and personal manner.
