Wooded Landscape with Buildings, Lake and a Rowing Boat
Thomas Gainsborough, 1786
This drawing, which is one of Gainsborough's most lyrical, has always been considered an exceptional example of his graphic work. It is from his series of studies made from the works of the more learned painters of landscape, in particular from Gaspard Poussin. His studies were not direct copies but rather exercises in the manner of the older artist.
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Title of artwork, date
Wooded Landscape with Buildings, Lake and a Rowing Boat, 1786
Date supported
1994
Medium and material
Black & white chalk and stump on buff paper
Dimensions
27 x 36 cm
Grant
6644
Total cost
29900
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