Forest landsape with mountain 

This charcoal drawing by Thomas Gainsborough, a prominent English portrait and landscape painter, depicts a forest landscape with a mountain in the distance. The artist, known for his fluid brushstrokes and evocative use of light, captures a sense of depth and atmosphere through subtle shading. The composition is dominated by a cluster of trees in the foreground, their branches reaching towards the sky, while the distant mountain adds a sense of scale and grandeur. Gainsborough’s drawing is a masterful example of the artist’s ability to capture the essence of nature in a simple yet powerful way.