Book Illustration n.d.

This wood engraving by Thomas Bewick, a prominent English artist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, depicts a shepherd playing a pipe while tending to a flock of sheep. Bewick's detailed and meticulous style, known for its fine lines and naturalism, brings to life a pastoral scene. The illustration is likely from a book, possibly "A History of British Birds" or "Select Fables" where Bewick's engravings were a defining feature. This small-scale work exemplifies Bewick's mastery of wood engraving, a technique that played a significant role in the development of printmaking.