Blackthorn Blossom, Cotswolds

Blackthorn Blossom, Cotswolds is a serene depiction of the Vale of the Red Horse, celebrating the landscape’s subtle beauty and peaceful atmosphere. In this scene, a sloping field leads up to a ridge marked by a dark green hedgerow, with a narrow, well-trodden path inviting the viewer’s gaze toward the distance. Above the hedgerow, the rooftops of two cottages are faintly visible, nestled under a pale blue sky that softens the scene. Silhouetted bushes in the foreground contrast against the valley’s green tones, lending depth and structure to the composition.
 
Jill Jeffrey uses a restrained palette of raw sienna, Vandyke brown, and olive green to evoke the quiet beauty of early spring. Framed in a white painted, moulded frame without glass, as it has been directly glazed, this 69 cm x 89 cm piece would be an evocative addition for anyone drawn to the understated elegance of the Cotswold countryside.