194 - H. PHILIPS (1844–1927), A Shepherdess Waiting Longingly, Pencil

H. PHILIPS (1844–1927), A Shepherdess Waiting Longingly, Pencil Hermann August Philips (1844, Aachen – 1927, Munich): A shepherdess waiting longingly with sheep on a hilltop, 20th century, Pencil Technique: Pencil on paper Inscription: signed upper left by the artist Date: 20th century Description: A romantic depiction of a young shepherdess sitting in a hilly landscape and gazing longingly down a path. She holds a small flower in her hand, and a young goat grazes beside her. The silhouette of distant mountains and the roofs of a nearby village can be seen in the background. Provenance: Collection of prints by Dr. F.W. Denzel, Munich Keywords: Portrait, Landscape, Costume, Mountain, Goat, Animal, 20th century, Biedermeier, Landscape, Germany, Size: Paper: 15.5 cm x 19.2 cm (6.1 x 7.6 in) Condition: Good condition. Light damage from previous framing is visible along the edges. There are faint stains in places. The lower left corner of the sheet is creased. There is a minor tear at the lower right edge.