This very wet painting by B W Leader is so
'February-ish'. (I know that isn't a word)
Painted in 1881, it was exhibited at the Royal Academy and was not popular.
I wonder if people found it depressingly wet, rainy and with no hint that there might be Spring, sometime?
Its title is 'February Fill-Dyke', which is taken from an old country rhyme.
Dykes are something that we don't have in our West Country, being deep ditches dug to protect higher ground. I guess Offa's Dyke is the most famous example, an eighty mile earthwork between England and Wales.
February makes me feel there is hope for a new season. Crocus, pansies, snowdrops and daffodils are all popping up in the garden. A cream Hellebore has woken up. A sprig of Japonica is putting forth its cheerful flowers. Primroses are appearing in the hedgerows.
I know we have had many rain filled days this month, with apparently worse to come.....but things must improve, soon?
But just to prove that we do have snow in Cornwall, here is a photo from last week.
Compared to some of the snowy posts from USA this is a bit feeble....but it's snow all the same!
But just to prove that we do have snow in Cornwall, here is a photo from last week.
Compared to some of the snowy posts from USA this is a bit feeble....but it's snow all the same!
17 comments:
I think the photo is very nice! We're having a lot of rain also.
I think the photo is very nice! We're having a lot of rain also.
Yes, spring will come. We have to wait even longer, but it's worth it.
We have very cold winter this year in Japan. We live in the southern part of Japan and have seldom snow accumulation, however, up to now we had it two times. We are planning to prune roses in our garden this week, and hoping a mild weather.
You've had a lot more snow that I will ever see here in the southwest corner of the USA!! I hope your dreary days are soon filled with green and budding things in the garden. I like that painting, but it is rather depressing at the same time.
I rather like that painting, it has a comforting feel to it. It’s so lovely to see the signs of new life poking through in the garden xx
We've had lots and lots of rain and that painting would be a good one to represent our area this time of year. I think those of us that have an actual Winter can really appreciate and be thankful for Spring and Summer.
Good morning Elizabeth,
The painting is beautiful! It could be Holland right now, with all the 'wetness' in it. Exactly what we see here ...
Have a good week & enjoy the first signs of Spring despite the snow ;)
Love, Carolien
February for us here in our part of the U.S. can be one of the hardest winter months for cold temperatures and snow/ice. We are actually getting more snow today.
Thank youo for sharing the painting with us. It is quite interesting.
Being from South Texas originally, snow was not much a part of our lives. Now being in North Texas, the threat is more common but the occurrence is slight -- but I really don't like snow so your photo of your snow is more than enough for me. We had a fast moving sleet storm yesterday which was unexpected and unwelcome -- fortunately it went away quickly. By Thursday it is supposed to be close to 80 F followed only by really cold temps again. No wonder the flu has us by a stranglehold.
February here can be a tough month. Cold, snowy,rainy or icy. Just awful. This year we’re having a bit of a warm up. I’m enjoying it but I know when this happened last year, the cherry crop was affected. I’ll soak up the warmth while I can though!d
Our snow has all melted. We'll have more, won't we? I've been been blogging for a while, so I hope that you and your husband are well. Spring will soon be here.
You've had more snow than we've had here on the Island, although Vancouver has received more, as I'm sure you've heard from your daughter. January here was so very wet and dark; now the brighter days have come, with frosty mornings. February has always been my toughest month; I long to escape to the sun.
Those signs in the garden are such hopeful ones, are they not?
Believe it or not, I've actually been quite near Offa's Dyke in Herefordshire, in The Golden Valley (that's got to be pretty close, right?) I like the painting. I'm ready to see anything but snow, actually. Have a lovely weekend there in Cornwall. You will be getting flowers soon, right?
Hello Barbara, hope you are in good spirits. Sorry to have been neglecting keeping in touch, just too busy right now. First sleep-over next week to discover what we have bought and then trying to sell the farm. Sending lots of love, to both of you, Anke xxx
Most of our snow has melted though we are supposed to get lake effect snow tonight so who knows what tomorrow will bring.
Our area looks more like the painting this winter even though we had two snows. Seems the rain just keeps coming and living on the edge of the marsh, it stays around for many days.
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