Painter of 18th century, Pastoral landscape

This charming 18th-century oil painting depicts an enchanting pastoral landscape, exuding a sense of tranquility and timelessness. The composition is expertly structured, leading the viewer's eye from the foreground, where several figures are engaged in daily activities, towards the picturesque distant hills.


The artist's attention to detail is evident in their relaxed poses and interaction. The river is spanned in the middle ground by a gracefully arched stone bridge, leading to a small building nestled among the trees.


The landscape recedes into the distance, showcasing rolling hills and mountains under a luminous, expansive sky with soft, billowing clouds. The artist employs a harmonious palette of greens, blues, and earthy browns, creating a serene and balanced atmosphere. The style is characteristic of 18th-century European landscape painting, evoking the romantic and idealized vision of nature popular during the period. Oil on canvas 48 x 63 cm