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Shepherd and Shepherdess Folk Art Courting Scene, New England, Early 19th Century - Price Upon Request
Shepherd and Shepherdess Folk Art courting scene, New England, early 19th century This charming watercolor courting scene depicts a couple in a bucolic setting with sheep in the foreground and in the background, on the far side of the river, stands a large center chimney house. The “shepherd” is placing a wreath of flowers on the head of a beautifully dressed young lady “shepherdess”. It was a delightful pastime for well to do young courting couples to dress up and venture into the countryside under the pretext of tending sheep. Watercolor on paper; 17 ½” x 20” sight. Stephen & Carol Huber Old Saybrook, CT 860-388-6809 Hubers@AntiqueSamplers.com www.antiquesamplers.com/
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