A Moonlit Landscape with Cattle by a Pool c. 1780

"A Moonlit Landscape with Cattle by a Pool" is a charcoal drawing created by English artist Thomas Gainsborough circa 1780. The drawing portrays a serene scene with cattle grazing by a pool of water under the soft glow of a moonlit sky. The composition is characterized by the use of light and shadow, emphasizing the natural beauty of the landscape. The delicate lines of the trees and the reflection of the moon in the water create a sense of tranquility and evoke a feeling of peacefulness often found in Gainsborough's later work.