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The article focuses on the 1882 painting "In Pasture," by Julien Dupré, featured on the cover page of the April 21, 2010 issue of the publication. It mentions the interest of Dupré in painting agricultural life. An investigation of the painting shows a system of converging lines that establish emotional tension, linear perspective and geometric balance. The social meaning of the painting, which features a cow pulled with a rope by a woman, is discussed.

The article presents information regarding the cover art for the issue. According to the author, the cover depicts a painting by the French painter Henri Rousseau. A brief biography of his life is given, including information on his simplistic painting style, which often marked him as a unintelligent. The author describes motifs of his paintings, including the human figure and jungles, for which is was most well-known. The painting on the cover is a jungle scene called "Exotic Landscape," which was painted during the last year of his life.

The article discusses the woodcut featured on the issue's cover, "The Supper After the Masked Ball," by Thomas Couture, a 19th century French painter. The author describes the characters featured in the painting, placing them in the context of the "comedia." Various possible interpretations of the painting are considered. It is noted that from early on in his career, Couture was a controversial artist, and his work was categorized as "Eclectic." The article briefly explores the history of his career and his life.