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18th Century Dutch School
18th century Dutch, with figures goats and sheep outside in a barn yard or farm

Circa 1790

$3,450
£2,620.36
€3,013.89
CA$4,820.33
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CHF 2,804.56
MX$65,955.84
NOK 35,697.52
SEK 33,822.62
DKK 22,493.80
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Unknown Artist (Dutch School, late 18th century) Pastoral Scene with Goatherds, ca. 1780–1800 Oil on canvas In this lively pastoral composition, a group of figures reclines in rustic ease beside a trio of goats, rendered with both affectionate observation and painterly finesse. A young man lounges with a staff in hand, his posture relaxed, while a woman—perhaps a companion or shepherdess—leans over him playfully, suggesting a story of flirtation or rest. The animals, attentive and well-articulated, share equal space with their human counterparts, reinforcing the harmony between man and nature so central to Dutch genre painting. This work is evocative of the late Dutch Arcadian tradition, where pastoral life was idealized through warm, earthy tones and richly textured brushwork. The loose yet deliberate handling of paint, particularly in the faces, clothing, and the shimmering coat of the central goat, demonstrates the artist’s command of light and form—qualities reminiscent of the influence of Nicolaes Berchem or Karel Dujardin. While the artist remains unidentified, the composition bears hallmarks of a period that sought to balance the grandeur of nature with the quiet rhythms of rural life. These works served as both decorative art and social commentary, subtly affirming the virtues of simplicity, leisure, and a connection to the land—values especially cherished in Enlightenment-era Europe.
  • Creator:
    18th Century Dutch School
  • Creation Year:
    Circa 1790
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Medium:
    Oil,Wood Panel
  • Movement & Style:
    Old Masters
  • Period:
    1790-1799
  • Condition:
    the painting is in good condition and has no major restoration.
  • Gallery Location:
    Woodbury, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU507316076532

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