Landscape with House in Distance n.d.

Ferdinand Kobell's "Landscape with House in the Distance" is a pen-and-ink drawing that depicts a pastoral scene with a small village nestled among rolling hills. The viewer is positioned looking out from a grove of trees, towards the distant town. The detailed brushstrokes of the trees and the meticulously rendered landscape highlight Kobell's skill as a draftsman. This work exemplifies the artist's focus on nature and his ability to create a sense of depth and perspective in his drawings. The piece, which is housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, offers a glimpse into the beauty of the natural world as seen through the eyes of an 18th-century artist.