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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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"My Free at Heart" Contemporary Multicolored and Gold Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Motivated by bold color and fast brushwork, we are moved by the simplicity and thick textured oil paints in these works. This piece displays a beautiful lavender color with white hea...
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

"American Rebel" Mixed Media James Dean Collage Composition on Panel Board
By Jon Davenport
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a colorful collage composition portrait of James Dean, as Jon Davenport explores the process of deconstructing iconic imagery from the past and present. Davenport ...
Category

2010s Pop Art Portrait Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Wood Panel, Polyurethane

"Parisian Nights" Figure & White Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper

"Milla" Figure with White Gown French Haute Couture Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Category

2010s Abstract Figurative Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Oil, Archival Paper

"Man in Tux" Figure wearing Saint Laurant in London Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
From the artist "Tux" series, painted oil on heavy weight paper, signed and dated verso. Art measures 14 x 11 in Having built a diverse body of work since her early career ranging ...
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

"Stepping Out with Sammy" Figure wearing Chanel in London Oil Painting on Paper
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
Exploring the purity of the feminine form and the drama of French haute couture, artist Cindy Shaoul creates a dialogue between the figurative and the abstract. Her spirited composit...
Category

2010s Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Paper, Oil

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"Central Park NY Looking N. West" Impressionist Cityscape Oil Painting on Board
Located in New York, NY
A jewel and pertinent example of Nathan Hoffman's charming New York City scenes. Here we find a Central Park pathway and the Manhattan buildings depicted in the far background with p...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Impressionist Landscape Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board, Glass

"The Seated Ballerina" Figure in Paris with Haute Couture Oil Painting on Canvas
By Cindy Shaoul
Located in New York, NY
This piece captures the essence of fashion in Pairs. Done in a very modern and impressionistic style, the colors are bright yet subtle. Painted oil on canvas, signed lower left and v...
Category

2010s American Impressionist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Andrew" Black Outline Bunny on Gold Background Oil Painting Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
This piece depicts a gestural figure of bunny against a gold background. Inspired by nature and a genuine love for animals, Slonem's paintings encompass unique inspirations drawn fro...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel, Mixed Media

"Sea Side" Black Outline Bunny on Aqua Blue Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on an Aqua blue background with thick use of paint. It...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Good News" Colorful Butterflies on Gold Background with Scoring Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts three delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slone...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

"Return Flight" White Butterflies on Gold Background with Scoring Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Butterflies. This piece depicts two delicate butterflies in ascension placed in a wonderful golden landscape. Slonem ...
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2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

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Oil, Wood Panel

"Nicole" Black Bunny on White Background Oil Painting on Wood Panel Framed
By Hunt Slonem
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful composition of one of Slonem's most iconic subjects, Bunnies. This piece depicts a gestural figure of a black bunny on white background with thick use of paint. It is hou...
Category

2010s Neo-Expressionist Animal Paintings

Materials

Oil, Wood Panel

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