Alfred George Stannard (Circle)

Rural Scene With Shepherds

Alfred George Stannard (Circle)

Rural Scene With Shepherds

A charming mid-19th-century rural scene depicting two shepherds herding their flock along a well-worn countryside track.

We particularly love the strip of light that illuminates the dog and sheep towards the foreground. While an overhanging canopy provides shade for the shepherds and remaining animals.

The painting is housed within a beautiful foliate frame with swept corners.

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Medium: Oil on canvas
Overall size: 21½” x 18” / 55cm x 46cm
Year of creation: c. 1860
Provenance: England
Condition: Overall very presentable. Light craquelure with minor paint loss towards the periphery. Frame with some light age-related wear.

Conservation & History

We care profoundly about our role as custodians and every piece in the collection has been assessed by our conservator. When required, we undertake professional restoration carefully using reversible techniques and adopt a light touch to retain the aged charm of each work. We also often restore frames rather than replace them as many are original and selected by the artists themselves.

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