Observe the Shepherd

DESCRIPTION: This image is an antique engraving titled "Observe the Shepherd" from 1797. Subject: A shepherd playing a stringed instrument for his sheep in a wooded area. Artist: The engraving is after a drawing by Thomas Kirk, with lettering indicating it was sculpted by Ridley.  Context: It was published by Verner and Hood in March 1797.  Theme: The artwork illustrates a scene from the writing of Johann Georg von Zimmermann, likely from his influential work on solitude.  STYLE: Engraving COLOUR: Monochrome SIZE (cm): 13 x 19.5 CREATORS: Ridley after Thomas Kirk PUBLICATION: PUBLISHER: London: Vernor & Hood, Poultry DATE: 1797 COMMENTS: Excellent condition SUBJECT: Classics & Literature PACKAGE: Single one-sided sheet in acid-free mount, flat & unfolded inside hard-backed envelope. Royal Mail Tracked 24 included. Note: Images are provided for illustration purposes only and are intended to show the complete printed product, including any imperfections of age that may be present. Frames or props shown in the images are for display purposes only and are not included with your purchase.