
Pastoral Scenes
The Dancing Glade at Sorgenfri
Jens Juel
A charming pastoral scene capturing a moment of social recreation in the lush, golden light of a woodland glade.

1780 · Oil Paint, Panel
A serene 18th-century pastoral landscape filled with warm light and gentle rural activity.
$243
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1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.
About the piece
Painted around 1780 by Pierre Jean Boquet, this oil on panel captures an idyllic rural scene. The composition is anchored by majestic, weathered trees that frame a view of washerwomen at work by the water's edge, while a rider and livestock suggest a peaceful, industrious countryside. Its warm, earthy tones and soft atmosphere reflect the late 18th-century French landscape tradition.
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1780 · Oil Paint, Panel
A serene 18th-century pastoral landscape filled with warm light and gentle rural activity.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
1 frame size
Made to order in ~2 business days · Free U.S. standard shipping (typically 5–8 business days after dispatch)
Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with softened warm notes — asks little of the space around it.