Generous 1930s Pastoral Oil on Canvas w/ Woman and Cattle - 39½" x 53¼"

A large-scale oil on canvas from the 1930s, this serene pastoral scene depicts a woman guiding her cows across a sunlit meadow, accompanied by her dog. The composition unfolds at an unhurried pace, capturing a moment of everyday rural life rooted in rhythm, care, and connection to the land. Soft greens, warm russets, creamy whites, and pale sky blue are layered with gentle, naturalistic brushwork, creating a quietly luminous atmosphere that feels both expansive and intimate. Signed Jules Michel in the lower right corner, the painting belongs to the enduring rural tradition popular from the late 19th into the early 20th century, celebrating the dignity and quiet beauty of agrarian life.

The painting is housed in a substantial carved wood frame with a gilt gesso leaf-and-berry border, now softly worn and crackled with age, enhancing its period character. Light surface wear to the canvas, along with minor chips and rubbing to the gilt, are consistent with age.

With its generous scale and tranquil mood, this painting is especially well suited to a countryside retreat, farmhouse dining room, or fireside living space. Hung above a mantel, along a stair hall, or anchoring a dining room wall, it brings a sense of calm continuity and pastoral light. The soothing greens and warm earth tones pair beautifully with linen upholstery, oak floors, leather seating, and handmade ceramics, reinforcing an atmosphere of simplicity, warmth, and quiet retreat from modern haste. 

Condition and patina consistent with age.
Each measures approx. 39½" high x 53¼" wide x 3¼" thick
Each measures approx. 100cm high x 135cm wide x 8cm thick