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Pre-Raphaelite
The Hireling Shepherd
by William Holman Hunt, 1851
The Hireling Shepherd (1851) is a painting by William Holman Hunt, one of the masters of Pre-Raphaelite. The original hangs in the Manchester Art Gallery.
$483$918
- Free insured shippingPainted in 2–3 weeks
- Ships the same dayit's finished
- 100% hand-paintedReal oil on canvas
- 90-day guaranteeRepaint or refund
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Size guide
| Size | Centimetres | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 16 × 20" | 40 × 50 cm | Desks, hallways, gallery walls |
| 24 × 30" | 60 × 75 cm | Bedrooms, above a dresser |
| 30 × 40" | 75 × 100 cm | Living rooms, above a sofa |
| 36 × 48" | 90 × 120 cm | Statement wall, large spaces |
| 48 × 60" | 120 × 150 cm |
Sizes follow the painting's proportions. Need something else? Custom sizes are available — just add a note at checkout.
- Artist
- William Holman Hunt
- Year
- 1851
- Movement
- Pre-Raphaelite
- Original
- Manchester Art Gallery
- Medium
- Oil on canvas, hand-painted
- Made
- To order, in our studio
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About this painting
The Hireling Shepherd by William Holman Hunt (1851) depicts shepherd. The original hangs in the Manchester Art Gallery.
Your ArtLogia The Hireling Shepherd is painted entirely by hand in oil on artist-grade cotton canvas by a professional painter who specialises in Pre-Raphaelite. The artist follows the original's composition, palette and brushwork layer by layer — never printed, never stamped.
About the artist: William Holman Hunt (1827–1910) was a British painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite. Works by William Holman Hunt hang in collections such as the Tate and the Lady Lever Art Gallery. Works by William Holman Hunt hang in collections such as the Tate and the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
When your painting is finished, we ship it the same day and email you the tracking details. Choose rolled canvas, stretched and ready to hang, or a hand-finished frame.
The artist
William Holman Hunt (1827–1910)
William Holman Hunt (1827–1910) was a British painter associated with the Pre-Raphaelite. Works by William Holman Hunt hang in collections such as the Tate and the Lady Lever Art Gallery.
More by William Holman HuntQuestions
Is this The Hireling Shepherd reproduction hand-painted?
Yes. Your The Hireling Shepherd is painted entirely by hand in oil on canvas by a professional artist — it is not a print.
What size is the original The Hireling Shepherd?
The original by William Holman Hunt (1851) is in the Manchester Art Gallery. We paint reproductions from 16 × 20" up to 48 × 60", or any custom size.
How long will my painting take to arrive?
Painting takes 2–3 weeks. We ship it the same day it is finished, and free tracked shipping takes 5–8 business days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Every painting is covered by our 90-day happiness guarantee: we repaint it or refund you.
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