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Abstract: Landscape painting is a sort of magic in which one creates a whole world on a two dimensional plane. It is a form of art which uses elements of Nature as primary subject. Landscape painting was unknown in the ancient world. Earlier it was only used as background. Human's inherent admiration of natural beauty is the driving force behind the creation of landscapes. Himachal Pradesh is full of rich culture, heritage and natural beauty. Situated in the lap of Himalayas, this land offers a lot especially to the artists. With the passage of time, rapid construction and development is taking place and landscapes of Himachal Pradesh are changing. For example, old Mud houses are now being replaced by cemented houses. From the point of view of preserving rich cultural heritage and appreciating what nature is offering us, Landscapes becomes an important form of art to be studied. Landscapes by Artist A.R.Gautam are best examples of purely Himalayan Artworks. Artist developed his unique visual language to represent the beauties of Natural world around him.