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What is a pastoral painting?

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A 'Pastoral Painting' refers to a work of art where the main subject depicts a rural life scene, especially the lives of shepherds in an idealizing way. The scenery in the painting can also portray some other elements like sheep, cattle, shepherd figures, pasture fields, rural houses, mountains, towns, rivers, trees, other wild animals, sky, and clouds.
Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 18, 2021
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in New York, NY
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