Pastoral Scenes
Feeding Chickens
Hans Thoma
A charming 19th-century pastoral scene depicting a young girl feeding a lively brood of chickens before a rustic cottage door.
Art for the Nursery
Soft, airy works that keep the room calm, gentle, and light.
Gentle color, lighter forms, and a soothing pace make these works feel calm, tender, and easy to live with.
Figure Studies
Cat and Mouse
Antonio Rotta
A heartwarming 19th-century genre painting depicting children with their cat and mouse in a rustic domestic setting.
Equestrian & Animals
The Rabbit's Meal
Henri Rousseau
A charming, naïve-style painting of a rabbit enjoying a meal of carrots and greens by French artist Henri Rousseau.
Equestrian & Animals
Study of Chicks
Friedrich Carl von Scheidlin
A charming collection of naturalistic chick studies in a warm, neutral palette.
Figure Studies
Child with Straw Hat
William Matthew Prior
A charming example of 19th-century American folk art, depicting a young child with a straw hat.
Pastoral Scenes
The Peaceable Kingdom
Edward Hicks
A charming 19th-century folk art masterpiece depicting a harmonious gathering of animals and children in a serene wilderness.
Old World Portraits
The Hobby Horse
Robert Peckham
A charming and vibrant 19th-century American folk painting depicting two children with their spirited rocking horse.