A Rocky Wooded Landscape with a Figure by a Stream 1781

This is a landscape drawing, made with pen and wash by the English painter Thomas Gainsborough in 1781. Gainsborough, renowned for his portraits, also excelled at landscape art. The drawing depicts a rocky wooded landscape, a stream winding through it. A small figure stands near the stream, adding a sense of scale and solitude to the scene. Gainsborough's masterful handling of light and shadow gives depth to the composition, showcasing his adeptness in capturing the beauty of nature.