Pastoral Scenes
The Peaceable Kingdom
Edward Hicks
This celebrated 19th-century folk art painting depicts a visionary landscape where wild and domestic animals dwell in perfect harmony alongside children.
The Peaceable Kingdom
Edward Hicks
1840 · Medium Not Listed
A charming and iconic folk art masterpiece depicting a harmonious gathering of wild animals and children in a serene landscape.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with softened warm notes — gives the room a clear visual center.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Study · Nursery
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Rich brown, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted circa 1840 by Edward Hicks, this work is a quintessential example of American folk art. The scene captures a legendary harmony between wild beasts and children in a lush landscape, embodying a vision of universal peace and tranquility through its naive and soulful rendering.
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