Figure Studies
The Elder Sister (La soeur aînée)
William-Adolphe Bouguereau
A tender and luminous study of sibling affection by the celebrated master of French Academic painting.
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.
Pastoral Scenes
Over the Plank Bridge
André Plumot
A charming 19th-century pastoral scene depicting children and goats crossing a rustic bridge.
Equestrian & Animals
Hen with Chicks
Charles Verlat
An endearing barnyard scene capturing a protective hen and her young chicks in a warm, rustic setting.
Pastoral Scenes
Children Receiving Their Breakfast
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller
A tender mid-19th century genre scene depicting children sharing a simple breakfast in a rustic setting.