A richly textured composition in tempera and pencil on card, this work reflects Sutherland's keen interest in the organic forms and sun-drenched landscapes encountered during his travels in Portugal. Jagged, biomorphic shapes and bold contrasts of light and shadow suggest the rugged terrain and lush vegetation of the Iberian Peninsula. The work exemplifies Sutherland's ability to transform observed nature into something simultaneously representational and deeply expressive.