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A Wooded Landscape with Figures by a House, by Thomas Gainsborough, oil, 1752

A Wooded Landscape with Figures by a House

Thomas Gainsborough

1752

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

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Overview

A Wooded Landscape with Figures by a House is a 1752 oil by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo painting work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Thomas Gainsborough
When & what style?
1752 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a serene landscape with a house and trees. The house is small and red, with a white door and windows. It's surrounded by tall trees that block most of the sunlight, casting dappled shadows on the ground. In the background, there are more trees and a cloudy sky. The painting is done in oil paint, which gives it a rich, textured look. The colors are muted, with lots of greens and browns. The overall effect is peaceful and calming. If you like this painting, you might want to check out more works by Thomas Gainsborough, the artist who created it.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Gainsborough
Artist

Thomas Gainsborough

Thomas Gainsborough (; 14 May 1727 (baptised) – 2 August 1788) was an English painter, draughtsman and printmaker who specialised in portrait and landscape painting.

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