Herder Collection

A Distant View of Maidstone, from Lower Bell Inn, Boxley Hill (gouache on paper)
XYC238475 A Distant View of Maidstone, from Lower Bell Inn, Boxley Hill (gouache on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 55.2x77.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour)
985824 The Lamb, 1789 (hand-coloured relief-etching, watercolour) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 19.8x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lamb. Plate 7 from Songs of Innocence)

Slioch from Grudie Bridge, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
A Scottish Shepherd herds a flock of Sheep at Slioch (viewed from Grudie Bridge), Ross & Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland Date: circa 1940s

sheep shepherd
Ummu Nisan Kandilcioglu

Fowl House Farm, Witley, with Children, a Shepherd and a Flock of Sheep Nearby, (pencil
659831 Fowl House Farm, Witley, with Children, a Shepherd and a Flock of Sheep Nearby, (pencil, watercolour and bodycolour) by Foster

Herder in the midst
Trevor Cole

The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather, between c1650 and c1651. Creator: Claude Lorrain
The Herd Returning in Stormy Weather, between c1650 and c1651

Shepherd
Sebastian Prioteasa

A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas)
1195488 A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat, 1808 (oil on canvas) by Boisselier, Felix (1776-1811); 178.1x146.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Boisselier)

Christmas, wood engraving, published in 1877
The visit of the shepherds. Woodcut engraving after a drawing by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld (German painter, 1794 - 1872), published in 1877

Good Shepherd
Jesus Christ - The Good Shepherd - tending his metaphorical flock. From " The Childrens Friend - A Monthly Magazine for Boys & Girls" - bound volume XXXIX, Jan-Dec 1899; published by S.W

Oxherding, first half of the 15th century. Creator: Sekkyakushi
Oxherding, first half of the 15th century. Perhaps illustrating the fifth verse, Herding the Ox of the Ten Verses on Oxherding, a Zen parable. Muromachi period (1392-1573)

Black bulls of Camargue and their herders running through the water, Camargue, France

Bergers
Abbas Arabzadeh

The Herd
Cicek Kiral

Tochmanga camp
Trevor Cole

Portrait of a herder
Swapnil

Shepherd
Vision Grasp Art

Mongolian cattle herder
A typical scene in the Mongolian countryside with cattle being herded Date: 1970s

Cemetery at Scutari, Constantinople
The cemetery at Scutari on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, Constantinople. Date: 1898

Galloping Horses
Irene Wu

winter grazing
mihai ian nedelcu

Caravan
Adrian

Mundari portrait
Trevor Cole

A woman's life
Trevor Cole

Shepherd with his horse and dog on Gravelly Range, Madison County, Montana, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Shepherd with his horse and dog on Gravelly Range, Madison County, Montana

Herder with his flock of sheep on the Gravelly Range, Madison County, Montana, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Herder with his flock of sheep on the Gravelly Range, Madison County, Montana

Bands of sheep on the Gravelly Range at the foot of Black Butte, Madison County, Montana, 1942. Creator: Russell Lee
Bands of sheep on the Gravelly Range at the foot of Black Butte, Madison County, Montana

On the way home
Abbas Arabzadeh

A young Mundari herder at work
Trevor Cole

Boy herder
Trevor Cole

The Cattle of Geryon (chromolitho)
2782727 The Cattle of Geryon (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle of Geryon. Liebig card, published in late 19th or early 20th century)

The Frozen Sheepherder, 1900 (oil on canvas)
650437 The Frozen Sheepherder, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Remington, Frederic (1861-1909); 69.6x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Frozen Sheepherder. Frederic Remington (1861-1909)

DDE-90028775
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

DDE-90028769
Transhumance, the great sheep trek across the main alpine crest in the Otztal Alps between South Tyrol, Italy, and North Tyrol, Austria. Date: 02/12/2008

herd of sheep
Gilcan Mete

Kara boy herder
Trevor Cole

Sheep herders pack train coming down from summer camp, Washington County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Sheep herders pack train coming down from summer camp. Washington County, Idaho

Basque sheep herder leading pack train down from summer camp, Bear Valley, Adams County, Idaho
Basque sheep herder leading pack train down from summer camp in Bear Valley. Trip takes thirty-five days going up, twenty days coming down. Adams County, Idaho

Possibly: Pack train coming down from summer camp, Washington County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
[Untitled, possibly related to: Pack train coming down from summer camp. Two herders, five packhorses, three saddle horses, and four dogs accompany the sheep. Washington County, Idaho]

Basque sheep herder who speaks broken English... Adams County, Idaho, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Basque sheep herder who speaks broken English coming down from summer camp with pack animals. Adams County, Idaho

The Shepherdess; La Bergere, (oil on canvas)
826474 The Shepherdess; La Bergere, (oil on canvas) by Montezin, Pierre Eugene (1874-1946); 131.8x180 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shepherdess; La Bergere)

Saint Hilda of Whitby, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho)
STC364355 Saint Hilda of Whitby, illustration from The Mighty Army by Winifred M. Letts, pub. 1912 (colour litho) by Reid

A Sheep Lane near Woburn, Bedfordshire, (pencil and watercolour)
652080 A Sheep Lane near Woburn, Bedfordshire, (pencil and watercolour) by Stannard, Henry John Sylvester (1870-1951); 25.4x35.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Sheep Lane near Woburn)

Moose herd, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho)
IL370493 Moose herd, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Donkeys carry supplies across a rope bridge, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson
IL388032 Donkeys carry supplies across a rope bridge, illustration from Helpers Without Hands by Gladys Davidson, published in 1919 (colour litho) by Noble, John Edwin (1876-1941); Private Collection

Don Quixote - The Goatherds Tale
Vintage engraving by Gustave Dore from the story The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha by Miguel de Cervantes. The Goatherds Tale

La Fontaines Fables - Shepherd and the Lion
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Shepherd and the Lion

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In the vast landscapes captured by artists, a herder stands as a solitary figure, guiding their flock through the changing seasons. From A Distant View of Maidstone to Fowl House Farm, these glimpses into rural life showcase the timeless bond between humans and animals. With pencil strokes, an artist portrays children playing near Fowl House Farm, while a shepherd keeps watch over his sheep nearby. The scene exudes tranquility and innocence, reminding us of simpler times when nature was our playground. In William Blake's iconic work "The Lamb, " we witness the tenderness of a shepherd towards his flock. Through hand-coloured relief-etching and watercolour techniques, this masterpiece immortalizes the beauty found in everyday moments on the pastoral fields. From Scotland's rugged terrain to Mongolia's wide-open plains, herders traverse diverse landscapes with unwavering dedication. They navigate treacherous paths like Slioch from Grudie Bridge or find solace in Tochmanga camp amidst unfamiliar surroundings. A portrait captures the essence of a herder - weathered face reflecting years spent under sun and wind. Their eyes hold stories untold; their hands bear calluses earned through hard work and resilience. These individuals embody strength and perseverance against all odds. Jozef Marian Chelmonski's painting "Herdsman" transports us to 1897 Poland where cattle roam freely under a herder's watchful eye. It serves as a reminder that even in rapidly changing societies, traditions rooted in agriculture persist as symbols of cultural heritage. Not all scenes are idyllic; some evoke profound emotions like Francisco Goya's "A Shepherd Weeping on a Tomb Erected to a Gnat. " This oil-on-canvas masterpiece explores themes of loss and mourning within nature itself – reminding us that even small creatures can leave lasting impacts on our lives. Beyond artistry lies reality - such as Mongolian cattle herders who brave harsh climates and vast distances to sustain their livelihoods.