Roundel with Bird in a Landscape and Small Sketches 1785 - 1790

This anonymous 18th-century roundel, titled *Roundel with Bird in a Landscape and Small Sketches*, features a delicate watercolor rendering of a bird perched on a branch in a hazy, pastoral landscape. The circular frame of the artwork adds to its intimate feel, while the surrounding sketches and handwritten text provide a glimpse into the artist's creative process. The work is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. *Roundel with Bird in a Landscape and Small Sketches* offers a glimpse into the artistic practices of the late 18th-century and the evolution of landscape painting during this period.