Pastoral Scenes
The Russian Cradle
Jean-Baptiste Le Prince
An intimate 18th-century scene of a Russian peasant family tending to an infant in a rustic outdoor setting.
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.
Old World Portraits
Boy in a Child's Chair
Jean Restout
A charming 18th-century French portrait of a young boy in a blue cap, captured with a gentle and intimate touch.
Pastoral Scenes
Les Chiens Savants
Louis Joseph Watteau
A whimsical 18th-century genre scene capturing the delight of a traveling animal performance in the countryside.
Pastoral Scenes
The Joys of Motherhood
Jean-Honoré Fragonard
A tender Rococo masterpiece celebrating the simple beauty of motherhood in an idealized rural setting.