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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...
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Canvas

"Tonalist Landscape" Oil Painting of English Landscape with Lush Trees & Clouds
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful rendition of an English Landscape by renowned artist William Emerson. This piece was executed by the English country side, where he packed much detail through out. The to...
Category

Mid-20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"At the Race" Post-Impressionist Equestrian Horse Race Scene Oil Painting Canvas
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

"Last Days of Summer in Nice" Impressionistic Beach Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting captures an impressionistic scene at the beach in Nice, France with beautiful brushwork and whimsical colors. This piece captures the beach and times of the 21st Centur...
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ranch Life" Colorful Autumn Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Board Frame
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil painting of an autumn landscape by Allen Gilbert Cram. The artist was an American impressionist painter known for his colorful landscapes depicting the times of his g...
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

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"Last Days of Summer in Nice" Impressionistic Beach Scene Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This painting captures an impressionistic scene at the beach in Nice, France with beautiful brushwork and whimsical colors. This piece captures the beach and times of the 21st Centur...
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Cityscape - Manor House, Ukraine" Impressionistic Oil Painting on Canvas Framed
Located in New York, NY
An impressionistic depiction of a lively Manor scene with a large oak tree adorning the view, set in Ukraine. The bold brushwork and marks are noted with colorful city life as the le...
Category

20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Ranch Life" Colorful Autumn Impressionist Landscape Oil Painting on Board Frame
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful oil painting of an autumn landscape by Allen Gilbert Cram. The artist was an American impressionist painter known for his colorful landscapes depicting the times of his g...
Category

20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

"Afternoon Tea" Colorful Impressionistic Floral Landscape Oil Painting Framed
By Henri Joseph Pauwels
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a pertinent example of Henri Joseph Pauwels sought after works, depicting a Garden view with flowers by a sunlit home. A figure stands in the background with a table s...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"Sunday Tea" Colorful Impressionistic Floral Landscape Oil Painting Framed
By Henri Joseph Pauwels
Located in New York, NY
This piece is a pertinent example of Henri Joseph Pauwels sought after works, depicting a Garden view with flowers by a sunlit home. A figure stands in the background with a picnic ...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"At the Race" Post-Impressionist Equestrian Horse Race Scene Oil Painting Canvas
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

"Skies Upon the Water" European Impressionist Boats on the Dock Painting Framed
Located in New York, NY
A masterful oil painting depicting a European harbor scene with sailboats on the clear water by European artist Erich Paulsen. This particular scene is a lush depiction of boats dock...
Category

Early 20th Century Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

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