RSW's Diary Comments

"Painted about 1935 or '36. One of my studio windows in Buckland. Exhibited at Manchester, Vt and elsewhere and bought from Manchester by Mrs. H. G, Young of Greenwich, Connecticut. She also owns chalk drawing of Bennington Church."

April Sun

The south window fartherest from Woodward's desk corner and nearest the hearth. One can see the back of the neighbor's house to the south, the roof of the sleigh shed, and a portion of the lower terrace.

The red/orange oil lamp featured in this painting is a favorite of Woodward's appearing in numerous window paintings, especially the little east window.

The painting to the right, April Sun, shows the entire south window and its view of the valley to the south toward Ashfield, MA.

To the left is an image of the oil lamp. You can click on the image to get a better look.