Landscape with the village Cornard 

Thomas Gainsborough's "Landscape with the village Cornard" is a quintessential example of the artist's mastery of landscape painting. The painting, now housed in the Scottish National Gallery, depicts a picturesque rural scene with a winding river, a small bridge, and a group of figures in the foreground. Gainsborough's signature use of soft, atmospheric brushstrokes creates a sense of depth and tranquility, capturing the fleeting beauty of the English countryside. This work exemplifies the popularity of landscape painting in 18th-century Britain and showcases Gainsborough's ability to render the delicate nuances of nature.