The Woodchopper and The Tree Spirit feels like a vision half-seen in nature, where labour and myth share the same space. George Russell (Æ) turns the scene into something elemental and dreamlike, with the luminous tree spirit balanced against the grounded, physical energy of the woodchopper.
There is a strong sense of atmosphere in the painting. The deep blues, dark trunks, and glowing figure create a mood that is both mysterious and meditative, while the composition holds onto a simple, human action at its centre. It feels rooted in Irish landscape and folklore, yet it also reaches into the symbolic and spiritual world that defined much of Æ’s art.
George William Russell (1867–1935), known as Æ, was one of the leading figures of the Irish cultural renaissance, as well as a poet, mystic, and painter. His work often explored the unseen life of nature, and this print is a vivid example of that imaginative world — a striking piece for anyone drawn to Irish art, symbolism, and mythology.
Sizes & Format
30 × 45 cm / 12 × 18″ 40 × 60 cm / 16 × 24″ 60 × 90 cm / 24 × 36″
Available framed in black, white, or wood, or unframed.
Print & Frame Details
Archival matte paper, 250gsm, acid-free and FSC-certified — off-white, uncoated. Framed prints are presented in a solid oak or ash wood frame, 20mm thick, with shatterproof protective glazing. Ready to hang, hanging kit included. Unframed prints up to A4 ship flat; larger sizes ship rolled in a protective tube.
Free Worldwide Shipping
Framed prints are packed with protective corners and wrap, boxed with reinforced edges, and braced with internal supports for extra rigidity. Every order is made to order and ships free, with delivery from the hub closest to you: Ireland 3–7 business days · UK 4–8 · USA 5–10 · Canada 6–12 · Australia 7–14.
