The Shepherd

1948

Carl M. Schultheiss

Associated Names
Carl M. Schultheiss

Artist, American, 1885 - 1961

Miniature Print Society

Publisher

The image shows a man and a dog overlooking a flock of sheep in a pastoral setting. The man is sitting on a rock holding a staff, while the dog sits beside him. The sheep are scattered across the landscape, with mountainous terrain in the distance. The artwork is characterized by detailed linework in a monochromatic palette, featuring intricate textures and contrasts. Pine trees are scattered on the slopes leading up to the mountains, offering a sense of depth to the composition.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank B. Bristow, Falls Church, Virginia; Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 1968; acquired 2015 by the National Gallery of Art

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Carl M. Schultheiss

Markings

stamped center verso in black ink: F.B.B. [circled]

Wikidata ID

Q77012612

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