Pastoral Scenes
The Heather Gatherers
David Cox
A beautiful mid-19th-century pastoral scene depicting the harvest of heather beneath an expansive, airy sky.
Pastoral Scenes
Open landscapes and rural scenes with calm light and easy rhythm.
Open fields, tree-lined paths, and gentle skies make these landscapes feel calm, familiar, and easy to live with.
Pastoral Scenes
Shepherdess of Houghton Farm
Winslow Homer
A serene pastoral scene by Winslow Homer depicting a young shepherdess resting among her flock in a sun-drenched field.
Pastoral Scenes
In the Garden (Rustic Courtship)
Winslow Homer
This charming 1874 watercolor by Winslow Homer captures a quiet, sun-drenched moment of rural life and connection in a summer garden.
Pastoral Scenes
Berry Pickers
Winslow Homer
A nostalgic and sun-filled watercolor by Winslow Homer capturing a tranquil afternoon of berry picking by the sea.