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What is a pastoral painting?

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What is a pastoral painting?
A 'Pastoral Painting' refers to a work of art where the main subject depicts a rural life scene, especially the lives of shepherds in an idealizing way. The scenery in the painting can also portray some other elements like sheep, cattle, shepherd figures, pasture fields, rural houses, mountains, towns, rivers, trees, other wild animals, sky, and clouds.
Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
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"View of the Empire State NYC in Snow" Impressionistic Ashcan School Style
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic depiction of a figure in the snow with cars and buildings in the busy City Streets. The Empire State Building is portrayed in the background as the snow filled str...
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2010s American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Board

"House by the Stream" Pastoral Summer Countryside Landscape Oil Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful Impressionist summer pastoral scene of a colorful and quaint home by the stream. Willet has portrayed this piece in a most intimate, yet energetic way, and has packed muc...
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20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Canvas

"Boulevard a Paris" Post-Impressionist Parisian Street Scene Oil Painting Canvas
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by the French artist, Te Pencke. Pencke was a Parisian painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. His work is...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Woman With A Blue Hat" In the Style of Picasso Blue Period Portrait Painting
Located in New York, NY
A strong yet simple modernist painting on canvas portraying a Woman in a Blue Hat reminiscent of Pablo Picasso. We are reminded of the Master of Cubist art, Pablo Picasso in his Blue...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Persian Cats with Flowers" Oil Painting Portrait of Two White Cats in a Garden
By Beno Boleradsky
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts two white, long-haired Persian cats in a natural setting. The cats are positioned on a grassy patch adorned with small flowers, including clusters of pink blossoms...
Category

20th Century Realist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"At the Race" Impressionist Equestrian Horse Race Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A dynamic oil painting depicting a high energy horse race with abstract details and bursts of energy showcased with use of fast brush work and thick impasto oil paint. Jockeys, weari...
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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"Parisian Cafe Street Scene" French Impressionist Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Anatol Bouchet
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil on canvas painting by French artist, Anatol Bouchet. Bouchet was a French painter known for his colorful cityscapes depicting the times of his generation. This painti...
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20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Woman With A Blue Hat" In the Style of Picasso Blue Period Portrait Painting
Located in New York, NY
A strong yet simple modernist painting on canvas portraying a Woman in a Blue Hat reminiscent of Pablo Picasso. We are reminded of the Master of Cubist art, Pablo Picasso in his Blue...
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

"Near the Place de la Concord" Impressionist Oil Painting w Equestrian Statues
Located in New York, NY
This painting depicts a tranquil outdoor scene set in a Paris near the Place de la Concord featuring a promenade with large equestrian statues prominently displayed. The statues, mou...
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"At the Cafe Paris" Impressionistic Oil Painting Woman in Cafe wearing Chanel
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This artwork is a vibrant, impressionistic painting featuring a woman seated at a table at café Paris with a strong emotion being felt. Her story if felt through the expression in he...
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"At the Race" Impressionist Equestrian Horse Race Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
A dynamic oil painting depicting a high energy horse race with abstract details and bursts of energy showcased with use of fast brush work and thick impasto oil paint. Jockeys, weari...
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Arc de Triomphe" French Impressionist Pair of Oil Paintings on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
The artworks consists of two vertical oil paintings each framed in ornate gold frames. The total measurement of both paintings side by side: 37 x 39 inches. Individually each piece m...
Category

20th Century Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Rashida Merchant - Ambani Wedding" Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts Rashida Merchant, at the Ambani Wedding. She is dressed in an elaborate white gown with pink accents, featuring a long, flowing train and a delicate veil. The brid...
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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