1791
unspecified
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Wooded Moonlight Landscape with a Pool and a Figure at the Door of a Cottage is a 1791 unspecified by Thomas Gainsborough, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting shows a serene landscape at night, with a small cottage in the center. The cottage has a figure standing at the door, and a pool of water in front of it. The scene is set amidst trees, with a bright moon shining through the leaves. The painting's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere, drawing the viewer's eye to the cottage and the figure. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility. If you like this painting, you might also want to explore more works by 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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