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The Lonely Shepherd*

Patrick Branwell Brontë (1817–1848)

Brontë Parsonage Museum

The Lonely Shepherd*

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The ray of moonlight appearing in the middle of this picture is a dramatic light effect which would have had a special appeal for Branwell Brontë, recalling, as it does, his interest in the work of John Martin. The subject may relate to his knowledge of Edwin Landseer's paintings such as 'The Old Shepherd's Chief Mourner', known widely through prints. For many years the painting was owned by Alfred Harris, a Bradford banker, Quaker and wealthy art collector, who had frequent contact with local artists such as Branwell.

The poor condition of the painting and its overall dark tones make it impossible to identify details.

Brontë Parsonage Museum

Keighley

Title

The Lonely Shepherd*

Date

c.1838–1839

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 24.5 x W 31.5 cm

Accession number

B32

Acquisition method

gift from Anna Harris, 1901

Work type

Painting

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Patrick Branwell Brontë

1817–1848

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