Rocky, Wooded Landscape with a Dell and Weir c. 1782 - 1783

Thomas Gainsborough's "Rocky, Wooded Landscape with a Dell and Weir" (c. 1782-1783) is a picturesque landscape painting that showcases the artist's signature loose brushwork and atmospheric effects. The scene features a rocky, wooded valley with a winding path, a small waterfall, and a distant mountain range, all rendered in soft, muted tones. The composition emphasizes the tranquility and solitude of nature, with the presence of sheep adding a sense of pastoral charm. Gainsborough's landscape paintings often reflected his interest in the natural world and his desire to capture the fleeting beauty of light and atmosphere.