Pastoral

Hans Thoma

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts two individuals sitting on the ground. One is playing a flute while the other appears to be listening. The boy has short, curly hair and wears a long-sleeved shirt and pants. The girl has straight, dark hair and wears a short-sleeved blouse under a dark pinafore or jumper. Beside them is a wooden fence post and a calf, as well as grazing pigs in the foreground. A goat stands beside the girl. The background shows trees and open space, creating a rural atmosphere.