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Herdsmen Collection (#3)

"Herdsmen: Guardians of the Pastoral Landscape" In the idyllic setting of Fowl House Farm, Witley, a picturesque scene unfolds

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Young Man Dressed as an Arcadian Shepherd (oil on canvas)

A Young Man Dressed as an Arcadian Shepherd (oil on canvas)
1766805 A Young Man Dressed as an Arcadian Shepherd (oil on canvas) by Fabre, Francois Xavier (1766-1837); 70x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Man Dressed as an Arcadian Shepherd)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherd and a Shepherdess in Dalliance in a Wooded Landscape, 1761 (oil on canvas)

A Shepherd and a Shepherdess in Dalliance in a Wooded Landscape, 1761 (oil on canvas)
990133 A Shepherd and a Shepherdess in Dalliance in a Wooded Landscape, 1761 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 78x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Shepherdess with her Flock, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Shepherdess with her Flock, 1907 (oil on canvas)
989834 Shepherdess with her Flock, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Deyrolle, Theophile Louis (1844-1923); 64.8x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherdess with her Flock)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Motherless-The Shepherds Pet, 1897 (oil on canvas)

Motherless-The Shepherds Pet, 1897 (oil on canvas)
989781 Motherless-The Shepherds Pet, 1897 (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Walter (1861-1941); 76.2x114.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Motherless-The Shepherds Pet. Walter Hunt (1861-1941)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherd and his Flock on a Path in Winter, (oil on canvas)

A Shepherd and his Flock on a Path in Winter, (oil on canvas)
989690 A Shepherd and his Flock on a Path in Winter, (oil on canvas) by Barker, Wright (1864-1941); 71.8x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherd and his Flock on a Path in Winter)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherdess with her Flock, (oil on canvas)

A Shepherdess with her Flock, (oil on canvas)
989505 A Shepherdess with her Flock, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 49.5x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherdess with her Flock. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas)

Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas)
988079 Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas) by Miguel de Berrio, Gaspar (1706-62); 82.5x100.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Shepherds)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Newborn Lamb, c. 1860 (black nd white chalks on paper)

The Newborn Lamb, c. 1860 (black nd white chalks on paper)
987344 The Newborn Lamb, c.1860 (black nd white chalks on paper) by Millet, Jean-Francois (1814-75); 39.7x31.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newborn Lamb. Jean-Francois Millet (1814-1875)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Shepherdess, 1878 (charcoal and white chalk on paper)

The Shepherdess, 1878 (charcoal and white chalk on paper)
985230 The Shepherdess, 1878 (charcoal and white chalk on paper) by Homer, Winslow (1836-1910); 63x32.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherdess. Winslow Homer (1836-1910)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Two herdsmen (litho)

Two herdsmen (litho)
972472 Two herdsmen (litho) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two herdsmen. Illustration for Galerie de Peintres by M Chabert (Paris)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherd with his Flock, 1914 (oil on canvas)

A Shepherd with his Flock, 1914 (oil on canvas)
827485 A Shepherd with his Flock, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Zugel, Heinrich Johann von (1850-1941); 90.2x122.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherd with his Flock)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Between Gardens, (oil on panel)

Between Gardens, (oil on panel)
827290 Between Gardens, (oil on panel) by Zugel, Heinrich Johann von (1850-1941); 57.1x40.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Between Gardens. Heinrich Johann von Zugel (1850-1941). Oil on panel

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherdess Reclining with a Rabbit, a Hound and a Ram, (oil on canvas)

A Shepherdess Reclining with a Rabbit, a Hound and a Ram, (oil on canvas)
827650 A Shepherdess Reclining with a Rabbit, a Hound and a Ram, (oil on canvas) by Wtewael, Peter (1596-1660); 106.7x131.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherdess Reclining with a Rabbit)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Shepherdess with Cows and Goats, (oil on canvas)

Shepherdess with Cows and Goats, (oil on canvas)
827449 Shepherdess with Cows and Goats, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 59.7x81.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherdess with Cows and Goats. Julien Dupre (1851-1910)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Herdsmen of sheep and cattle, from The Costumes of Great Britain, pub

Herdsmen of sheep and cattle, from The Costumes of Great Britain, pub
872469 Herdsmen of sheep and cattle, from The Costumes of Great Britain, pub. By Henry Miller, 1805 (hand-coloured print) by Pyne

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Migration of livestock in the Camargue: a herd of bulls swimming across the River Rhone

Migration of livestock in the Camargue: a herd of bulls swimming across the River Rhone (colour litho)
3620848 Migration of livestock in the Camargue: a herd of bulls swimming across the River Rhone (colour litho) by Carrey, (fl.1900) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Mounted shepherds in Italy pursuing a Steppes Bull in a landscape with Wild Chestnut

Mounted shepherds in Italy pursuing a Steppes Bull in a landscape with Wild Chestnut
3101052 Mounted shepherds in Italy pursuing a Steppes Bull in a landscape with Wild Chestnut, Cluster Pine and Italian Poplar trees (colour litho) by European School

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Cattle and Herdsmen in a Hilly Landscape, c. 1650-70 (oil on panel)

Cattle and Herdsmen in a Hilly Landscape, c. 1650-70 (oil on panel)
2829645 Cattle and Herdsmen in a Hilly Landscape, c.1650-70 (oil on panel) by Romeyn, Willem (c.1624-94); 35.5x41.2 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd Boy Listening to a Magpie, and Three Sheep

A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd Boy Listening to a Magpie, and Three Sheep
652133 A Wooded Landscape with a Shepherd Boy Listening to a Magpie, and Three Sheep, (oil on canvas) by Dupont, Gainsborough (1754-97); 190.5x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Cattle in a Wooded River Landscape, (oil on canvas)

Cattle in a Wooded River Landscape, (oil on canvas)
651422 Cattle in a Wooded River Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Bonheur, Auguste Francois (1824-84); 65.9x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cattle in a Wooded River Landscape)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Shepherdess, 1870 (oil on canvas)

The Shepherdess, 1870 (oil on canvas)
651420 The Shepherdess, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Portaels, Jean Francois (1818-95); 87.6x150.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherdess. Jean Francois Portaels (1818-1895). Oil on canvas

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Golden Sunset, (oil on canvas)

Golden Sunset, (oil on canvas)
651037 Golden Sunset, (oil on canvas) by Inness, George Snr. (1825-94); 46x30.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden Sunset. George Inness, Sr. (1825-1894). Oil on canvas

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas)

The Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas)
659333 The Adoration of the Shepherds, (oil on canvas) by Clerck, Hendrik de (1570-1629); 209.5x146.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Adoration of the Shepherds)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Portrait of a Young Boy as a Shepherd, Standing Full Length

Portrait of a Young Boy as a Shepherd, Standing Full Length
659282 Portrait of a Young Boy as a Shepherd, Standing Full Length, in a Landscape (oil on canvas) by Cuyp, Jacob Gerritsz (1594-1651) (circle of)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Mother and Child with Geese, (oil on paper laid on board)

A Mother and Child with Geese, (oil on paper laid on board)
658913 A Mother and Child with Geese, (oil on paper laid on board) by Bianchi, Mose (1836-93); 29.5x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Mother and Child with Geese. Mose Bianchi (1840-1904)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Goatherds, (oil on panel)

The Goatherds, (oil on panel)
658911 The Goatherds, (oil on panel) by Bianchi, Mose (1836-93); 36x49 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Goatherds. Mose Bianchi (1840-1904). Oil on panel

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: At the Farm Gate, (oil, watercolour and bodycolour)

At the Farm Gate, (oil, watercolour and bodycolour)
658910 At the Farm Gate, (oil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Bianchi, Mose (1836-93); 60x44.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Farm Gate. Mose Bianchi (1840-1904)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherd and his Flock, 1862 (oil on panel)

A Shepherd and his Flock, 1862 (oil on panel)
658558 A Shepherd and his Flock, 1862 (oil on panel) by Verboeckhoven, Eugene Joseph (1798-1881); 26.7x43 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherd and his Flock)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Deauville, 1870-1874 (oil on canvas)

Deauville, 1870-1874 (oil on canvas)
656324 Deauville, 1870-1874 (oil on canvas) by Boudin, Eugene Louis (1824-98); 55x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Deauville. Eugene Boudin (1824-1898). Oil on canvas. Painted 1870-1874

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Tending the Cows (oil on canvas)

Tending the Cows (oil on canvas)
476706 Tending the Cows (oil on canvas) by Garino, Angelo (1860-1945); 65x95 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Christmas Angel; L Ange de Noel, (pencil and coloured crayon)

Christmas Angel; L Ange de Noel, (pencil and coloured crayon)
658580 Christmas Angel; L Ange de Noel, (pencil and coloured crayon) by Khnopff, Fernand (1858-1921); 27x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Angel; L Ange de Noel)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Rendevous, (oil on canvas)

The Rendevous, (oil on canvas)
658362 The Rendevous, (oil on canvas) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.88); 35.6x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Rendevous. William Bromley (fl.1835-1888). Oil on canvas

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Poster advertising Hyeres, France, 1900 (colour lithograph)

Poster advertising Hyeres, France, 1900 (colour lithograph)
1197886 Poster advertising Hyeres, France, 1900 (colour lithograph) by Alesi, Hugo d (1849-1906); 105x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Six Gopis, c. 1800 (gouache with gold paint on black cotton)

Six Gopis, c. 1800 (gouache with gold paint on black cotton)
1196827 Six Gopis, c. 1800 (gouache with gold paint on black cotton) by Indian School, (18th century); 203x242 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Stranger, 1883 (oil on canvas)

A Stranger, 1883 (oil on canvas)
824376 A Stranger, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 50.2x50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Stranger. Sir John Lavery (1856-1941). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1883

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Shepherdess and Sheep; Bergere et Moutons, 1887 (gouache on paper)

Shepherdess and Sheep; Bergere et Moutons, 1887 (gouache on paper)
824373 Shepherdess and Sheep; Bergere et Moutons, 1887 (gouache on paper) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 64.7x53.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shepherdess and Sheep; Bergere et Moutons)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Evening; A Landscape with Cattle returning Home, (oil on canvas)

Evening; A Landscape with Cattle returning Home, (oil on canvas)
824194 Evening; A Landscape with Cattle returning Home, (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 97.8x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherd with his Flock in a Winter Landscape, 1919 (oil on canvas)

A Shepherd with his Flock in a Winter Landscape, 1919 (oil on canvas)
1199488 A Shepherd with his Flock in a Winter Landscape, 1919 (oil on canvas) by Barker, Wright (1864-1941); 91.4x121.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Cows and the Well, (oil on canvas)

The Cows and the Well, (oil on canvas)
989452 The Cows and the Well, (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 57.5x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cows and the Well; Les Vacheres a la Fontaine)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street; Sortie du troupeau du rue Chailly

Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street; Sortie du troupeau du rue Chailly
1769857 Exit of the Herd of Chailly Street; Sortie du troupeau du rue Chailly, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Lhermitte, Leon Augustin (1844-1925); 95.3x121.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Shepherd and his Flock, (oil on canvas)

A Shepherd and his Flock, (oil on canvas)
827302 A Shepherd and his Flock, (oil on canvas) by Dupre, Julien (1851-1910); 65.4x83.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherd and his Flock. Julien Dupre (1851-1910). Oil on canvas

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Returning Home, (oil on canvas)

Returning Home, (oil on canvas)
827226 Returning Home, (oil on canvas) by Jacque, Charles Emile (1813-94); 44.5x68.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Returning Home. Oil on canvas. Charles Emile Jacque (1813-1894)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: A Sheepfold, Early Morning, 1890 (oil on canvas)

A Sheepfold, Early Morning, 1890 (oil on canvas)
826909 A Sheepfold, Early Morning, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Clausen, George (1852-1944); 31x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sheepfold, Early Morning. Sir George Clausen (1852-1944)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Portrait of a young Woman, stated to be Suzanna Fourment, bust length, as a Shepherdess

Portrait of a young Woman, stated to be Suzanna Fourment, bust length, as a Shepherdess
827874 Portrait of a young Woman, stated to be Suzanna Fourment, bust length, as a Shepherdess, (oil on panel) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 66.7x52.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Annunciation to the Shepherds, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c

Annunciation to the Shepherds, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986205 Annunciation to the Shepherds, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: The Annunciation of the Shepherds, c. 1480 (paint on vellum)

The Annunciation of the Shepherds, c. 1480 (paint on vellum)
986051 The Annunciation of the Shepherds, c.1480 (paint on vellum) by Vrelant, Willem (15th century) (follower of); 26.8 19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Landscape with Herdsmen, mid-1650s. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp

Landscape with Herdsmen, mid-1650s. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp
Landscape with Herdsmen, mid-1650s

Background imageHerdsmen Collection: Herdsmen Tending Cattle, 1655 / 1660. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp

Herdsmen Tending Cattle, 1655 / 1660. Creator: Aelbert Cuyp
Herdsmen Tending Cattle, 1655/1660




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"Herdsmen: Guardians of the Pastoral Landscape" In the idyllic setting of Fowl House Farm, Witley, a picturesque scene unfolds. Children frolic amidst the lush greenery, while a shepherd stands watch over his flock of sheep nearby. This timeless image captures the essence and their vital role in shaping our agricultural heritage. "The Lamb, " an exquisite hand-coloured relief-etching from 1789, portrays a tender bond between shepherd and lamb. The artist's delicate strokes evoke warmth and compassion that transcend time. Contrasting emotions come to life in "A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat" (1808). Through oil on canvas, we witness the profound grief experienced by this shepherd as he mourns even for nature's tiniest creatures—a poignant reminder of our interconnectedness with all living beings. Religious significance intertwines with pastoral life in "The Annunciation to the Shepherds. " Painted on canvas, this masterpiece depicts shepherds receiving divine news—an ethereal encounter that highlights how herders were not only caretakers but also bearers of spiritual messages. From ancient times comes an extraordinary funerary model found within the tomb of Meketre during Egypt's Middle Kingdom era (c. 2000 BC). Crafted meticulously from painted wood, it showcases livestock census—testament to herdsmen's crucial role in sustaining communities throughout history. Fast forward to 1900 when "The Frozen Sheepherder" emerges on canvas. This chilling portrayal reminds us that herding is not without its challenges; yet despite harsh conditions, these resilient individuals persevere through dedication and love for their animals. Moving beyond paintings into three-dimensional artistry lies "Model of a Cattle stable from the tomb of Meketre" (c. 1981-1975 B. C. ).