Paul Nash and the Wittenham Clumps

Throughout his career as an artist, Paul Nash (1889-1946) had a special affinity for the wooded hills in South Oxfordshire called The Wittenham Clumps.

First encountering them in his late teenage years, he was immediately caught by their atmospheric shapes and mystical associations. The Clumps became a rich source of inspiration and he returned to paint them many times during his life.

'In the painter's mind,' wrote Nash, 'this place has a compelling magic.'

Nash's first paintings of the Wittenham Clumps were made over a hundred years ago. In celebration, we are exploring Nash's unique connection with the landscape, looking at his work that originated here and showing how the area has changed since his lifetime.

Landscape of the Wittenham Clumps Video

Starting at Brightwell Barrow, this video flies across Castle Hill then Round Hill, showing the Wittenham Clumps in the late summer landscape.

Drone operator: Hedley Thorne.

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