The artwork entitled “Drinkstone Park (Cornard Woodland)” was created circa 1747 by the artist Thomas Gainsborough. Executed in oil on canvas, the piece is rendered in the Rococo art movement style, with dimensions measuring 155 by 145 centimeters. Classified under the landscape genre, this work captures a scenic depiction of nature.
The artwork portrays a serene woodland scene with a meandering path leading towards a body of water at the center. The forest is dense with towering trees, their foliage in various shades of green, brown, and amber, suggestive of the changing seasons. Dominating the center-right of the composition is a prominent birch tree, its pale trunk standing in contrast to the darker surrounding vegetation. The sky is filled with billowing clouds that cast shadows upon the landscape below, enhancing the depth and realism of the scene. In the background, a singular figure and a horse can be discerned near the water’s edge, adding a sense of scale and human presence to the otherwise tranquil and untouched natural setting. The overall tone and composition of the piece highlight Gainsborough’s skill in capturing the beauty and complexity of the natural world.
