Albert Woods: A Visionary of St Ives and the English Landscape Albert Woods (1871-1944) wasn’t a name that immediately resonates within the grand halls of art history, yet his quietly evocative paintings offer a profound glimpse into the heart of 19th and early 20th century British landscape painting. Born in Bolton, Lancashire, Woods' artistic journey was deeply rooted in the natural world, particularly the dramatic coastal scenery of St Ives, Cornwall – a region that would become the defining subject of his mature work. His paintings aren’t flamboyant displays of virtuosity; instead, they…