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The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn
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The Shepherd Hears The Guns At Dawn
A portrait painting of an old shepherd, strong in stature, leaning on his crook on the slope of a hill, whilst looking out at the view. Date: circa 1917
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The Shepherd Hears the Guns at Dawn
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is a poignant and evocative portrait painting by the British artist William Blamire Young, circa 1917. The old shepherd, strong in stature and lean in frame, is depicted on the slope of a rolling hill, his weathered face etched with the lines of time and the weight of experience. His eyes, sharp and alert, are fixed on the horizon, as if listening intently for a sound that only he can hear. In his hand, he cradles his crook, a symbol of his pastoral life and the connection he shares with his flock. The painting captures the bittersweet beauty of the dawn, with its soft, muted colors and the promise of a new day. Yet, the tranquility of the scene is shattered by the looming threat of war, as the shepherd's gaze is broken by the distant sound of guns firing in the distance. The peaceful pastoral idyll of the countryside is juxtaposed with the harsh realities of the battlefield, a reminder of the devastating impact of conflict on innocent lives. This powerful work of art was published in a July volume of a magazine, capturing the hearts and minds of readers during a time of great upheaval and uncertainty. The image of the shepherd, standing tall and resolute in the face of adversity, became a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of the unknown. Today, "The Shepherd Hears the Guns at Dawn" remains a moving testament to the enduring power of art to capture the human spirit and the complexities of the human condition.
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