Italian School, Pastoral Scene with Shepherds, 1920s, Oil on Board, Framed

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A lovely antique pastoral oil painting on wood that instantly draws you in with its warm, sun-drenched atmosphere. In the … Read more A lovely antique pastoral oil painting on wood that instantly draws you in with its warm, sun-drenched atmosphere. In the center there is a shepherd and a companion rest along a dirt path alongside their flock of goats, sheep, and dogs. The scene is beautifully framed by dramatic, towering cliffs on the left—topped with a historic stone watchtower—while soft hills roll out toward the wide horizon.

This work strongly reminds me of the famous pastoral masterpieces by legendary Dutch Italianate painters.

This is an incredible golden hour piece.

There seems to be a signature on the bottom right corner but it is hard to fully decipher. It is housed in a gorgeous, deeply molded ornate gold frame. See less