Pastoral Scenes

An elegant 19th-century panoramic view of Hobart Town, capturing the early settlement from a tree-lined hillside.

A luminous and classical depiction of an Italian villa's garden, rich with architectural detail and 18th-century elegance.

A luminous 19th-century scene of rural labor, capturing the rhythmic beauty of a French hay harvest.

This 17th-century ink and wash landscape by Zha Shibiao captures a moment of quiet industry in the rural Chinese countryside.

A peaceful 19th-century French landscape capturing the quiet beauty of the Marne riverbank with soft, impressionistic brushwork.

This 18th-century landscape captures the serene enclosure of the Chartreux in Paris, marked by a prominent windmill and a distant cityscape.

A serene 19th-century landscape capturing the golden light and lush terrain of Java following a rice harvest.

A radiant Provencal landscape by Paul Gauguin, capturing the heat and light of Arles through bold color and expressive brushwork.

A luminous Impressionist landscape capturing the airy atmosphere of the French countryside.

A breathtaking panoramic view of the Swiss Alps overlooking the tranquil waters of Lake Lucerne.

A lively 18th-century Venetian landscape capturing the industrious atmosphere of woodcutters and travelers amidst a scenic coastal backdrop.