PAIR OF ANTIQUE OIL ON CANVAS PAINTINGS DEPICTING A SHEPHARD BOY AND GIRL

The descriptions offer a vivid portrayal of two distinct 19th-century European oil paintings on canvas, each encapsulating its unique narrative and atmosphere. The first painting captures a pastoral scene featuring a shepherd boy adorned in intricate attire. He dons layers of clothing, highlighted by yellow trousers and a brown hat ornamented with a peacock feather and golden beads. Carrying a leather pouch with a rod attached and holding a wooden crook, his gaze towards the sky accompanies a goat by his side. The background, painted in orange hues, suggests either an early morning or a late afternoon setting, evoking a serene pastoral atmosphere. In contrast, the second painting depicts a young lady amidst a stormy afternoon. Tear-streaked cheeks and windswept clothing depict her caught in the midst of the tempest. With one hand protecting her headscarf from the strong gusts, she carries a basket full of fruit on her left arm. The turbulent scene is vividly portrayed by the dishevele