

The image depicts a tapestry titled "Shepherd and Shepherdess" by Ann Gardner. The tapestry features a landscape scene with a blue sky and clouds at the top. The top section of the sky is gold with birds flying in it. There are trees on either side and in the background, a large house with a red roof. In the foreground, there are green hills and bushes with flowers. A woman wearing a pink dress sits on the left side under a tree. To her right, a man wearing a white dress and hat walks with a shepherd's staff, accompanied by a spotted dog. There are several white sheep scattered throughout the scene. The tapestry has a gold border around the edges. The overall scene depicts a serene and idyllic rural setting.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1770
- Medium:
- Linen embroidered with wool and silk threads; decorated with paper
- Culture:
- American
- Dimensions:
- 600 × 557 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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