Romantic Furniture

19th Century coastal landscape water colour, monogram lower right. Delightful picture capturing the softness light and colours of the English coast on an overcast day Wide compo...

Raymond Milton Schell (1936-2014) - "Softly Falls the Evening" - Canadian school fine art landscape acrylic painting on linen canvas mounted to Birch ply - exacting detail throughout...

Traditional shepherding motif centrepiece depicting a shepherdess with her lambs. Made from biscuit, which is an unglazed porcelain or earthenware that has been fired only once, gene...

Beautiful etching on wove paper with a watermark, BFK Rives, signed, titled, and published by the Société Française des Amis des Arts around 1900. Title "Le jeune frère" engraved by Julien Deturck (1862-1941), after the painting by William Bouguereau (1825-1905) The engraving is in very good condition Dimensions: "Le jeune frère" etching: Sheet: 460 x 328 mm - Engraving: 210 x 152 mm - Engraving plate: 270 x 198 mm Engraved signature: J. Deturck below the engraving on the right Engraved signature W Bouguereau 1900 in the engraving at the bottom left & Blank signature of the Société Française des Amis des Arts under the engraving lower right. Julien Deturck, pseudonym of Jules Alphonse Deturck, born in Bailleul on February 23, 1862 and died in Belvès on December 18, 1941, was a French engraver and pastel artist. In 1887, he was admitted to Alexandre Cabanel's class and was also a student of Léon Bonnat and Gustave Jacquet. Seeing the purity of his drawings, the latter advised him to focus on engraving. He was then admitted to the class of Louis-Pierre Henriquel-Dupont, whose engraver Jules Gabriel Levasseur was his substitute. In 1888, he was awarded the second Grand Prix de Rome for intaglio engraving. After graduating from the Beaux-Arts, he devoted himself primarily to engraving and pastel. He achieved his first success in 1894 for the engraving of a Tanagra discovered in Athens by the architect Titeux. He achieved his second success for the engraving The Dream of Eros after the painting by Jules Machard. He received a 3rd class medal at the 1899 Salon, then a silver medal at the 1900 Universal Exhibition. In 1901, he won the 2nd class medal at the 1901 Salon for the engraving The Young Brother after the painting by William Bouguereau. Adolphe William Bouguereau, born on November 30, 1825 in La Rochelle and died on August 19, 1905, was a French painter. In his realist paintings, he used mythological themes, offering modern interpretations of classical subjects, with an emphasis on the female figure. He was one of the major representatives of French academic painting of the late 19th century. The Société Française des Amis des Arts was founded in 1885 at the Palais de l'Industrie for the development of the arts, supported by numerous distinguished subscribers: Messrs. Gaston Doumergue (President of the French Republic), Baron Edmond de Rothschild, Count Greffulhe, the brothers Alfred, Jules, and Léon Bernheim, Louis Boucheron, Edgar Brandt, Emile Buland, Paul Chabas, Viscount Guy de Dampierre, Colonel Francis E. Drake, André Fallières, Louis Lévy, Paul Louchet, Maurice Moisset, Louis Montagné...

A restrained and atmospheric Danish winter landscape executed in oil on board, likely dating from the early decades of the 20th century. The composition depicts a snow-covered countr...

Elegant crystal perfume bottle set produced by the prestigious French crystal manufacturer Saint-Louis. The piece is crafted in thick, high-quality crystal with a vibrant green overl...

Television Background Prop "Winston P Graham Distillery" Sign made in the style of the 19th Century. Provenance: Studio props from the production of "Dickinson", a 19th century period Apple TV+ television show...

Oil painting on canvas by Danish painter Frederik Larsen-Særsløv (1870–1942), dated 1920. The work depicts an open coastal landscape with low vegetation, a distant stretch of water, ...

ANTOINE-LOUIS BARYE French, 1796-1875 "Charles VII, The Victorious" Sand-cast dark-brown over medium-brown patinated bronze signed "BARYE", cold-stamped underside "43" "00" and pu...

A striking example of late 19th-century craftsmanship, this Antique Serapi Heriz Style Wool Rug showcases a bold, architectural geometric medallion framed by intricate stepped spandr...

Add a touch of English charm to your table with this vintage Mason’s Ironstone cake serving plate, featuring the highly collectible “Brocade” pattern.The Brocade design is celebrated...

One of a kind “Portrait of Goya” attributed to Eugenio Lucas Velázquez, 19th century – Spain Technical Data Technique: Oil on canvas Title of the work: “Portrait of Goya” Author: Att...

Italian antique style blue velvet and wood dormeuse or chaise longue, 1980s. Large daybed, covered in dark blue velvet with quilting and studs and turned wooden feet to support the s...

Hand carved Marble Bust of Sarah Siddon with original pedestal. United Kingdom, late 19th century.

This flower pot was made by the German porcelain manufacturer Fischer und Mieg, Pirkenhammer, around 1900 – 1910. The charming object is a two piece flower pot, consisting of a squ...

This is a Danish original oil on cavas painting of a traditional half-timbering house with a thick, thatched roof. A haystack sits near the house and chickens are wandering around in...

ABOUT ARTIST Regretfully, there is only a limited amount of biographical information available on the author of this wonderful sculpture - Jacobus Nicolaus Sandig (Dutch, 1876 - 193...

Johannes Brahms autographed hand signed in ink engraving etching 1885 with original cardboard to back of frame. Johannes Brahms German composer and pianist, 1833-1897 "In his lifetime, Brahms's popularity and influence were considerable. He is sometimes grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the "Three Bs", a comment originally made by the nineteenth-century conductor Hans von...

This stunning Italian picture frame boasts a gorgeous, romantic beveled shape with varnished sycamore wood and darker wood inlaid. The back has a wood easel. This frame accommodates ...

Italian antique wood and colored striped silk chairs, 1850s Set of four chairs, with wooden structure and padded seat covered in silk with green and yellow stripes. The backrest fol...

The category Antique Paintings Of Flowers, features a beautiful Oil Painting On Paper pasted on canvas, a floral still life 1800s, 19th century era. European painting of the 19th c...

This is an oil painting made by Sixto Febus (1918-2010). He was a Puertorican painter who was very known in Europe as an art restorer. He worked in the royal collection of Buckingham...

Handmade Relief Moulding Porcelain Decorative Blackberry Design Plate The three-dimensional design technique on porcelain, using relief moulding, involves creating a raised or sculp...

Set of Four Antique Alpine Trades & Folk Costume Engravings, Switzerland & Tyrol, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Attractive set of four original antique hand-colored engravings depicting traditional trades, occupations and regional costumes from Switzerland and the Tyrol. Published in Paris circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.” The set comprises: 1. Laitier Bernois (Suisse) – A Bernese dairyman in traditional Swiss dress, depicted beside a large wooden milk vessel and carrying the tools associated with his occupation. 2. Garde de Vignes à Meran (Tyrol) – A vineyard guard from Meran, present-day Merano in South Tyrol, wearing colorful Alpine costume with a feathered hat and carrying a long staff and horn. 3. Laitier de l’Oberhasli (Canton de Fribourg, Suisse) – A Swiss dairyman in regional costume, standing with dairy vessels and holding a long Alpine horn...

TITLE: Set of Four Antique German & Bavarian Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Decorative set of four original antique hand-colored engravings depicting regional costumes, occupations and social figures from Germany, including Bavaria, Württemberg and Baden. Published in Paris circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.” The set comprises: 1. Marchand de Grains de Ravensbourg (Royaume de Wurtemberg) – A grain merchant from Ravensburg in the Kingdom of Württemberg, depicted in distinctive regional dress with bright yellow breeches and blue stockings. 2. Chasseur de Kochel – A hunter from Kochel in Bavaria, shown in traditional hunting costume with feathered hat, walking staff and sporting gun. 3. Paysanne d’Hornberg (Duché de Bade) – A peasant woman from Hornberg in the Duchy of Baden, wearing an exceptionally colorful regional costume and shown beside a fountain with a large green vessel. 4. Étudiant, Président d’une Corporation, Costume des jours de Fête – A German student and president of a student corporation, portrayed in ceremonial dress worn on festive occasions. Finely engraved and enhanced with attractive period hand coloring, the four prints provide a fascinating visual record of German regional identity, occupations and dress during the mid-19th century. The set is particularly decorative due to the variety of subjects and colors, ranging from the traditional Bavarian hunter and colorful Hornberg woman to the Ravensburg merchant and formally dressed student. Their matching format and typography make the four works especially suitable for display together in a symmetrical 2 x 2 arrangement. SUBJECT: Germany, Bavaria, Württemberg, Baden, Ravensburg, Kochel, Hornberg, Traditional Costume, Folk Dress, Hunting, Student Life, Ethnography DATE: Circa 1850 ORIGIN: Paris, France MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper STYLE: Romantic CONDITION: Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning, varying between the four sheets. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Original antique prints, not modern reproductions. DIMENSIONS: Four individual sheets; dimensions available on request. SOLD: As a set of four, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Antique German costume prints, German folk costume, Bavarian costume, Bavaria antique...

Set of Four Antique Portuguese & Madeira Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Attractive set of four original antique hand-colored engravings depicting traditional costumes, occupations and everyday life in Portugal and the island of Madeira. Published in Paris by Aubert circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.” The set comprises: 1. Mde de Poissons de Pardilhé et Murtoja (Portugal) – A Portuguese fish seller carrying her wares in a large tray balanced on her head, an evocative representation of traditional working life. 2. Femme de l’Île de Madère (Portugal) – A woman from the island of Madeira, shown beside a basket of fruit in characteristic regional dress. 3. Mde de Poissons de Tramar (Environs de Lisbonne) – A fish seller from the surroundings of Lisbon, depicted barefoot in traditional costume with a large basket. 4. Paysan de l’Île de Madère (Portugal) – A peasant from Madeira carrying a bundle over his shoulder, dressed in distinctive island costume. Finely engraved and enhanced with period hand coloring, these four prints offer a fascinating visual record of Portuguese regional dress and working life during the mid-19th century. The two Madeira subjects are complemented by two occupational figures connected with Portugal’s coastal fish trade, creating a particularly coherent and decorative group. The blue, green, pink and earthy tones work especially well together, while the matching format and typography make the four prints ideal for display in a symmetrical 2 x 2 arrangement. SUBJECT: Portugal, Madeira, Lisbon, Traditional Costume, Fish Sellers, Peasant Life, Folk Dress, Ethnography DATE: Circa 1850 PUBLISHER: Aubert, Paris MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper STYLE: Romantic CONDITION: Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning throughout, varying between the sheets and more pronounced in some areas. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Original antique prints, not modern reproductions. DIMENSIONS: Four individual sheets; dimensions available on request. SOLD: As a set of four, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Antique Portuguese costume...

TITLE: Set of Three Antique German & Hungarian Folk Costume Engravings, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Decorative set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting regional costumes from Germany and Hungary. Published in Paris by Aubert circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.” The set comprises: 1. Jeune Fille Bourgeoise de Munich – A young bourgeois woman from Munich, elegantly dressed in characteristic mid-19th-century regional costume. 2. Bourgeois, Maître Tanneur de J’Azberény (District des Jazygues, Basse Hongrie) – A master tanner from Jászberény in the Jászság district of Lower Hungary, portrayed in distinctive dark costume with decorative braiding and fur hat. 3. Paysanne de la Forêt Noire – A peasant woman from Germany’s Black Forest, wearing traditional regional dress and a distinctive broad-brimmed decorated hat. Finely engraved and enhanced with attractive period hand coloring, the three works provide a fascinating visual record of European regional dress and social identity during the mid-19th century. The soft pink and blue of the Munich woman, the striking dark costume of the Hungarian figure and the red, black and white Black Forest dress create a particularly attractive and balanced group. Their matching format, typography and coloring make the prints especially suitable for displaying together as a horizontal triptych or gallery wall arrangement. SUBJECT: Germany, Munich, Black Forest, Hungary, Traditional Costume, Folk Dress, Ethnography DATE: Circa 1850 PUBLISHER: Aubert, Paris MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper STYLE: Romantic CONDITION: Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning throughout, varying between the sheets. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Original antique prints, not modern reproductions. SOLD: As a set of three, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Antique German costume prints, German folk costume, Hungarian costume print, Black Forest costume, Black Forest woman, Schwarzwald costume, Munich costume, Bavarian costume, Bavaria antique...

TITLE: Set of Three Antique Iberian Costume Engravings, Spain & Portugal, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: Decorative set of three original antique hand-colored engravings depicting traditional regional costumes from Spain and Portugal. Published in Paris by Aubert circa 1850 as part of the series “Les peuples peints par leurs Costumes.” The set comprises: 1. Paysan de Soller (Majorque) – A peasant figure from Sóller on the island of Majorca, shown in traditional regional dress. 2. Conducteur de Marchandises de l’Alentejo (Portugal) – A goods carrier from the Alentejo region of Portugal, wearing characteristic local costume. 3. Curra de Séville – A woman from Seville depicted in colorful traditional Andalusian dress. Finely engraved and enhanced with period hand coloring, the three prints provide a fascinating visual record of Iberian regional dress and social traditions during the mid-19th century. Together, the engravings present an attractive cross-section of traditional Iberian costume, ranging from the more restrained regional clothing of Majorca and Portugal to the richly colored dress of Seville. Their matching format, typography and complementary coloring make the three works particularly decorative when displayed together as a horizontal group. SUBJECT: Spain, Portugal, Majorca, Seville, Alentejo, Traditional Costume, Ethnography DATE: Circa 1850 PUBLISHER: Aubert, Paris MEDIUM: Hand-colored engravings on paper STYLE: Romantic CONDITION: Good antique condition with visible age-related foxing, spotting and toning, varying between the sheets and more pronounced in some areas. Minor marginal wear and traces from former binding are present. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description. Original antique prints, not modern reproductions. SOLD: As a set of three, unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Antique Iberian costume prints, Spanish costume engravings, Portuguese costume...

Ceramic framed round mirror. Embossed and glazed earthenware: Gilt frame with crackled finish, partly covered with bird, grapes and leaves decoration glazed in shades of pink, w...

Decorated with figures of winged cherubs amongst vases of flowers and other similar subjects, the reverse painted with landscape scenes. This beautiful antique French folding screen...

This Fratin bear cup has engraved signature, 19th century, silver plate bronze. The cup is mounted on foot and is composed at the base of elephant heads ...

A decorative French antique cast iron planter with a sculptural form, featuring integrated side handles and subtle relief detailing. The pie...

Italian liberty set of white glass and grey metal wall lamps, 1920s Set of four Liberty style ceiling lights or appliques, with glass diffuser, with concentric processing and semi-conical metal support, containing the lamp holder with E27 fitting and painted metal wall structure...

A porcelain pierced handle Rose server, showing the Tent-Crown mark used by Porzellanfabrik Silesia Konigszelt, Germany – circa 1914-1922 The mark “Königszelt” translates to the Kin...

Quiet and at peace, with almost a smile on his face, the expired Saint Sebastian depicted here -- in the nude, as is customary, and wounded with multiple arrows -- probably dates to ...

Plaster bust of Ludwig van Beethoven, circa 1890 A decorative bust depicting the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, cast in plaster circa 1890 from an original terracotta model. ...

France / 1850 / pair Candle sticks / wood, silver plated metal / Antique / French Stylish set off two antique dark wooden candlesticks with twisted stem and nicely crafted bobeches ...

A rural landscape painting dated 1925, depicting a traditional thatched farmhouse set within an open agricultural landscape. The composition centers on the low, substantial farmhouse...

Antique 19th Jewellery hand painted porcelain box with hunting horse scene aprox 1880 hand painted in yellow porcelaine Perfect gift for decoration or kee...

A luxurious Italian upholstered bed featuring an enveloping sculptural silhouette with a vertical channel-tufted headboard and fully upholstered padded frame. Upholstered in premium ...

TITLE: Set of Three Romantic Courtship & Social Satire Lithographs, Berlin, circa 1850 DESCRIPTION: A charming and highly decorative set of three original mid-19th-century colored l...

This chair is of highly elaborate design and exceptional craftsmanship. Open arms enclosing ornamental stylized foliage. Pierced turned reeded front legs, drop in seat and padded bac...

TITLE: Don Carlos from Schiller’s Tragedy – German Steel Engraving, 1859 DESCRIPTION: Original mid-19th-century German steel engraving depicting Don Carlos, the title character from Friedrich Schiller’s celebrated historical tragedy Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien (Don Carlos, Infante of Spain), first published in 1787. The young Don Carlos is portrayed in elaborate Renaissance court dress, with a prominent ruff collar, doublet and trunk hose. He stands beside a table in a richly detailed interior, creating a dramatic representation of Schiller’s Spanish prince. The composition was drawn by German artist Friedrich Pecht (1814–1903), identified beneath the image by the inscription “Fr. Pecht gez.” The engraving was produced for the Schiller-Galerie, an illustrated series presenting characters from the dramatic works of Friedrich Schiller. Published by F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt in Leipzig, circa 1859. An attractive example of German 19th-century literary illustration, combining the Romantic fascination with historical drama with finely rendered period costume and interior detail. ARTIST: Friedrich Pecht (1814–1903), after his drawing PUBLISHER: F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt, Leipzig PUBLICATION: Schiller-Galerie DATE: Circa 1859 ORIGIN: Leipzig, Germany MEDIUM: Steel engraving on paper SUBJECT: Don Carlos from Friedrich Schiller’s Don Carlos, Infant von Spanien STYLE: German Romanticism / Historicism PERIOD: Mid-19th Century / Victorian Era CONDITION: Fair to good antique condition. General age-related toning with scattered foxing and staining throughout the sheet. A more noticeable area of staining is present in the upper right margin, with several smaller marks and spots elsewhere. The engraved image itself remains strong and well defined. Minor edge and handling wear consistent with age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. ORIGINAL ANTIQUE: This is an original antique steel engraving produced in the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. SOLD UNFRAMED: The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Don Carlos, Friedrich Schiller, Friedrich Pecht, Schiller Galerie, German literature, German Romanticism, Historicism, steel engraving, antique engraving, literary print, German theatre, Spanish prince, Renaissance costume, historical portrait, Victorian print, 19th century print, Leipzig, Brockhaus, German drama, antique German print...

TITLE: Luise Miller, Schiller’s Kabale und Liebe – German Steel Engraving, 1859 DESCRIPTION: Original mid-19th-century steel engraving depicting Luise Miller, the central heroine of Friedrich Schiller’s celebrated bourgeois tragedy Kabale und Liebe (Love and Intrigue), first published and performed in 1784. Luise is portrayed as an elegantly dressed young woman in a domestic interior, standing beside a small table with a glass and plate. The finely rendered costume, furniture and interior details demonstrate the precision and tonal qualities characteristic of 19th-century steel engraving. The composition was drawn by German-Austrian artist Arthur von Ramberg (1819–1875), whose name appears beneath the image as “A. v. Ramberg gez.” It was engraved by Konrad Conrad Geyer and produced for the Schiller-Galerie, an illustrated series devoted to characters from the dramatic works of Friedrich Schiller. Published by F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt in Leipzig, circa 1859. The elegant combination of German literary history, Romantic-era subject matter and detailed period costume makes this an attractive decorative print as well as an interesting piece for collectors of Schiller, German literature and 19th-century illustration. CREATOR: Arthur von Ramberg (1819–1875), after his drawing ENGRAVER: Konrad Conrad Geyer PUBLISHER: F. A. Brockhaus’ Geographisch-artistische Anstalt, Leipzig PUBLICATION: Schiller-Galerie DATE: Circa 1859 ORIGIN: Leipzig, Germany MEDIUM: Steel engraving on paper SUBJECT: Luise Miller from Friedrich Schiller’s Kabale und Liebe (Love and Intrigue) STYLE / PERIOD: Mid-19th Century German Romanticism Victorian Era Literary Illustration CONDITION: Good antique condition with age-related toning and scattered foxing, primarily within the margins. Some discoloration and minor wear are visible toward the edges of the sheet. The engraved image itself remains well defined with good detail and tonal contrast. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description. ORIGINAL ANTIQUE: This is an original antique steel engraving produced in the 19th century, not a modern reproduction. SOLD UNFRAMED: The print is offered unframed. Any framed or interior images shown are for presentation and inspiration only. KEYWORDS: Luise Miller, Kabale und Liebe, Love and Intrigue, Friedrich Schiller, Arthur von Ramberg, Konrad Geyer, Schiller Galerie, German literature, German Romanticism, steel engraving, antique engraving, literary print, female portrait, Victorian print, 19th century print, Leipzig, Brockhaus, German theatre, historical costume, antique German print...

Large black papier-mâché tray, France, 1970s, with a simple and elegant design. This tray is distinguished by its deep black, slightly satin finish, which highlights the subtle text...

Here is a set of four 18th century Italian paintings depicting various romantic dramas. All four painted in old world style and presented in the original stretchers and frames. Findi...

Title: Chevalier Des Augers Fighting the Dutch after Gudin, c. 1840 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the naval battle fought by the Chevalier Des Augers again...

Title: French Capture of Rio de Janeiro by Duguay-Trouin, 1838 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the French capture of Rio de Janeiro on 22 September 1711, dur...

Title: Coëtlogon Captures Four Dutch Warships off Lisbon, 1839 Original antique hand-colored steel engraving depicting the French naval commander Alain Emmanuel de Coëtlogon capturi...

Title: Battle in the North Sea at Calais after Théodore Gudin, c.1845 Original antique 19th-century hand-colored marine engraving depicting a dramatic naval engagement in the North ...

Title: Chevalier de Saint-Pol Fighting a Dutch Squadron, c. 1840 Original antique 19th-century hand-colored marine engraving depicting the French naval commander Chevalier de Saint-...

This handmade vintage Moldovan Rose Kilim from the 1940s embodies the exuberant floral artistry of Eastern European weaving. The beloved “Rose Basket” design bursts with color—lush c...

Charming pair of oil paintings on wood panels depicting two young shepherdesses in a bucolic landscape. Each figure, dressed in 19th-century country fashion and wearing a straw hat, ...

A mahogany/dark-chocolate-patinated bronze from one of the finest foundries of 19th-century, Siot-Decauville. The sculptor James Pradier (1790-1852), who commenced his career with wo...

Wonderful image by Arthur Rackham. It is one of the illustrations for Wagner's " The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie " Tipped in plate. On card Lithograph. Published 1910 The measurem...

A very good quality 19th century gilded ormolu globe mantel clock, having two cherubs supporting the blue colored globe clock that strike on the hour and h...

An elegant silk carpet , crafted during the period particularly renowned for producing the most refined carpets of the 20th century. The workshops are distinguished by their exceptio...

This mesmerising pastel drawing on paper depicts a young maiden from the early 19th century. Her unmistakable piercing gaze is haunting, the delicate and intricate details of her dre...

Sensational image by Gustave Doré From Milton's " Paradise Lost " Woodcut engraving Published C.1870 Unframed. Free shipping

Two Romantic paintings depicting a country landscape with mill, and a pastoral scene with shepherds and peasants dancing or discussing. The pastoral, or bucolic, scenes depict life in an idealized manner, with schepherds herding livestock around open areas of land according to seasons and the changing availability of water and pasture. Pastoral scenes were very popular in the 18th century litterature, music and art, in line with Rousseau's ideas in favour of the original harmony between man and nature. Giltwood frames with original labels marked: E. Grosvallet / Cadres anciens...