Pastoral
1730
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
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François Boucher
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Pastoral is a 1730 oil by François Boucher, a Rococo painting work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting depicts a serene pastoral scene, with a young shepherd and shepherdess sitting on the grassy bank of a stream. The shepherdess, dressed in a flowing red robe, is leaning back against the shepherd, who wears a white shirt and blue pants. A flock of sheep and a large brown cow are gathered around a bowl of water in the foreground. In the background, a distant landscape unfolds, featuring trees, hills, and a cloudy sky. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of peace and tranquility, with the warm colors and gentle lighting evoking a sense of calm. For more information on the artist behind this beautiful work, look up François Boucher.
François Boucher was a French painter, draughtsman and etcher, who worked in the Rococo style.
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