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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

The Little Shepherdness


If I were to be reflected in art, this would be one of my choices.
If I could chose the way others see me, this would be it.
I love that she is barefooted with the animals.
I love that the animals feel safe and protected.
I love that she wraps the baby lamb in her clothing, clinging it close to her.
I love the way she looks at them.
I love her braids and her simple clothing.
I love her meekness.
I love this picture.
I bought this picture several years ago for $5.00.
It hangs in my guest bathroom at this time.

The artist is Johann Baptist Horner.
I couldn't find any real information about him on the Internet other than he was German & his life span 1832-1913.
The picture was painted in 1866.

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