Featured Artwork: At the Top of the Pasture

It is possible this is an early Heath Pasture
painting, possibly similar to High Pastures above.

RSW DIARY COMMENTS:

None.

Exhibited, along with what we believe is at least 10 chalk drawings, at the Greenfield residence of Anna Koch. It was one of seven chalks sold.

Woodward attended this exhibit and answered questions about his work and art in general. He even agreed to draw two more fireplaces of attendees who had admired "The Friendly Fireplace" drawing of Ms. Koch's fireplace. We find it surprising for an artistt of Woodward's stature to be commissioned to draw people's fireplaces, especially for the price he charged for his chalk drawings. It is not that such a thing is beneath him. It is more about 1928 being the biggest year of his career thus far and it will steadily rise over the next 8 years. At the same time, it is a clear demonstration of RSW's modesty and his desire for quality art to be accessable to all.

December 10, 1928 North Adams Transcript

November 26, 1928 North Adams Transcript