Pastoral Scenes
The Farm (Cottage at the Edge of a Marsh)
Théodore Rousseau
This atmospheric landscape by Théodore Rousseau captures the serene beauty of the French countryside with masterful light and soft, painterly textures.
Mid 19th Century
Realist observation, academic portraiture, and luminous landscapes rooted in everyday life.
This period brings together quieter landscapes, portraiture, and richly observed scenes with a more intimate mood.
Pastoral Scenes
The Hillsides of Méry-sur-Oise, Opposite Auvers
Charles-François Daubigny
A serene 19th-century river landscape capturing the quiet beauty of the French countryside at dusk.
Coastal Classics
Les Hauts de Villerville
Charles-François Daubigny
An evocative 19th-century coastal landscape capturing the rugged beauty of the French shoreline through shifting light and shadow.
Coastal Classics
Festival in the Harbor of Honfleur
Eugène Louis Boudin
A vibrant 19th-century harbor scene filled with festive flags and maritime activity.
Pastoral Scenes
Cows at Water's Edge
Gerard Bilders
An atmospheric 19th-century Dutch pastoral scene featuring cows at the water's edge.