
Pastoral Scenes
By the Brook
Bedřich Havránek
A peaceful 19th-century landscape capturing a quiet moment of childhood play by a woodland stream.

1878 · Oil Paint, Panel
A charming 19th-century pastoral scene depicting children and goats crossing a rustic bridge.
$243
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From $129
6 frame sizes
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 warm, lived-in color — sits quietly within a room.
About the piece
Painted in 1878 by André Plumot, this captivating oil on panel captures an idyllic moment of rural life. A young woman and children are shown shepherding a small herd of goats across a simple plank bridge, set against a backdrop of soft foliage and a modest village cottage. The work is a fine example of Belgian genre painting, noted for its tender subject matter and luminous, naturalistic light.
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1878 · Oil Paint, Panel
A charming 19th-century pastoral scene depicting children and goats crossing a rustic bridge.
$243
For the selected configuration
From $129
6 frame sizes
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 warm, lived-in color — sits quietly within a room.