Stillness in the forest
Oil painting by Miles de Montmorency depicting Stillness in the forest. Early 20th century.
This painting captures a tranquil forest scene. Tall trees with varying shades of brown and grey trunks dominate the left side, while dense, rich green foliage suggests a variety of tree species. The sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a dappled light effect on the ground. On the right side, there’s a clearing or pathway leading into the distance. The brushwork is loose and impressionistic, emphasizing the play of light and shadow to convey a peaceful atmosphere.
Artist Biography
Miles Fletcher de Montmorency (1893–1963) Miles de Montmorency was a British painter and the 17th Baronet Morres of Knockagh, County Tipperary. Son of Hervey Lodge de Montmorency and husband of stained glass artist Rachel de Montmorency, he studied at Dover School of Art, the Byam Shaw and Vicat Cole School of Art, and the Royal Academy Schools. He exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy and with war artists, and was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists in 1935, later serving as its honorary librarian. He authored A Short History of Painting in England.
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