Shepherd with a Flock of Sheep
Print on cardboard or heavy paper stock (mass-produced lithographic reproduction) • Vincent van Gogh (After); specifically a mass-market reproduction of 'Shepherd with a Flock of Sheep' (1884)
Style & Movement
Post-Impressionism (original style); 1970s commercial décor (production style)
Medium & Technique
Color lithography or offset printing; a reproduction of an original oil painting by Vincent van Gogh
Creation Period
Late 20th century (specifically circa 1975 based on copyright markings)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 11x14 inches; vertical portrait format
Subject Description
A nocturnal or twilight pastoral scene featuring a shepherd driving a small flock of sheep along a dark path framed by tall, slender trees. The composition utilizes a moonlit or overcast sky to create high contrast with the dark silhouettes of the forest.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Poor; significant structural damage and environmental degradation
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $5 USD
Auction Estimate
$0 - $0 (No commercial auction value)
Provenance History
Produced by the Wallace Berrie Co. in 1975 for commercial retail (gift shops, bookstores). Private ownership since the mid-1970s.
Art Historical Significance
Negligible as an object; it is a vintage commercial reproduction of a Van Gogh work from his Nuenen period. It reflects the mid-century trend of mass-marketing classical art for home decoration.
Notable Features
Features a clear copyright mark '© 1975 Wallace Berrie Co.' in the lower right corner, identifying it as a 20th-century decorative product rather than a fine art print.
Condition Issues
Severe horizontal and vertical tears across the center and upper left; paper loss in the bottom right corner; yellowing/foxing of the border; surface abrasions and structural creases in the cardboard substrate.
Conservation Recommendations
None recommended as the cost of repair far exceeds the value of the print. If sentimental value is high, it should be kept in a pH-neutral sleeve away from direct light.