Wooded Landscape with Country Cart, Cottage and Figures 1784 - 1786

Thomas Gainsborough’s “Wooded Landscape with Country Cart, Cottage and Figures,” a 1780s drawing in black chalk, is a quintessential example of his artistic style. Gainsborough, renowned for his portraits, also excelled in landscape art, capturing the serene beauty of the English countryside. This drawing depicts a winding path through a wooded landscape, leading to a rustic cottage and a cart pulled by a horse. The soft, sketchy lines and delicate shading evoke a sense of tranquility and solitude. The work is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and is a testament to Gainsborough’s mastery of capturing the picturesque essence of the English landscape.