The Shepherd 1828

"The Shepherd" is an 1828 etching by Welby Sherman, a British artist who lived a tragically short life, passing away at only 29 years old. The artwork depicts a shepherd, leaning against a staff, with his head in his hands. He is accompanied by a dog lying at his feet. The etching is done in a detailed and precise style, capturing the figure's anatomy and the texture of the surroundings. The composition, with the shepherd silhouetted against a distant horizon, creates a sense of loneliness and contemplation. The work is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.