A use of rounded, generalized, or simplified shapes and forms, for example, the rounded hills and trees. A strong use of pattern. Strong shading, indicating a time that is either early or late in the day. An idealized view of nature and rural living. Notice how the subjects present everyday events and scenes in a pleasant, quiet, and sometimes glorified way.
Many areas are unnaturally smooth and free of texture.
Notice the smooth application of paint on the rounded hills and blending of colors into one another. The position of the viewer is usually above the subjects, looking down. A preference for sunlit days with a band of clear or nearly clear blue sky at the top of the picture. The less important role of people in the pictures compared with to nature. The people are usually small and work within the landscape, not dominate it.