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Motherless-The Shepherds Pet, 1897 (oil on canvas)
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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). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1897. 76.2 x 114.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22523900
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1897 Affection Agricultural Occupation Agricultural Worker Animal Herder Animal Theme Animal Themes Animal Young Baby Animal Care Caring Domestic Animal Domesticated Farm Worker Farmworker Herder Herdman Herdsman Herdsmen Lamb Loving Lying On Floor Motherless Protect Protecting Protection Protective Sheepdog Sheepherder Shepherd Two Animals Walter Hunt Young Animal 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Artist British British Artist Positive Concepts
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Motherless - The Shepherd's Pet, 1897
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is a captivating oil painting by British artist Walter Hunt. This exquisite artwork, measuring 76.2x114.3 cm, depicts a heartwarming scene set in the late nineteenth century. In this tender portrayal of rural life, Hunt skillfully captures the essence of care and protection as he portrays a young farmworker with two animals: a sheepdog and a lamb. The absence of any human figures allows us to focus entirely on the bond between these creatures. The shepherd's pet, an adorable baby animal left motherless, finds solace and affection under the watchful eye of its loyal canine companion. The soft strokes and warm colors employed by Hunt evoke feelings of tenderness and love within this agricultural setting. Hunt's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from the texture of the animals' fur to their expressive eyes filled with trust and vulnerability. Through his artistry, he invites us into this intimate moment where we witness not only the protective nature of animals but also their ability to provide comfort during times of need. This late nineteenth-century masterpiece showcases Hunt's mastery in capturing positive concepts such as caring, farming, and domestication while highlighting themes that resonate across time – love for our fellow creatures and our responsibility towards them. "Motherless - The Shepherd's Pet" serves as an enduring reminder that compassion knows no boundaries or species limitations.
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