1788
oil
canvas
From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum
A Pastoral is a 1788 oil by Jean-Baptiste Huet, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.
The painting, A Pastoral, depicts a serene scene of two figures in a lush outdoor setting. The woman, dressed in a pink top and blue skirt, sits on a rock, while the man, wearing a red cape and blue attire, stands beside her, holding a staff. In the foreground, a sheep and a dog are visible, adding to the pastoral atmosphere. The background features trees and a distant landscape, with a house and mountains visible in the distance. The overall mood of the painting is one of tranquility and harmony with nature. To learn more about the artistic techniques used in this painting, explore the concept of chiaroscuro.
Jean-Baptiste Marie Huet (French pronunciation: ; Paris, 15 October 1745 – Paris, 27 January 1811) was a French painter, engraver and designer associated with pastoral and genre scenes of animals in the Rococo manner, influenced by François Boucher.
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