Attributed to Gerlach-Barklow

Shepherd Pastoral Calendar Print | Attributed to Gerlach-Barklow | Circa 1940s

Name: Shepherd Pastoral Calendar Print | Attributed to Gerlach-Barklow | Circa 1940s
Brand: Attributed to Gerlach-Barklow
Price: 22.00 USD
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Publisher:: Likely Gerlach-Barklow, Joliet, IL
Subject:: Pastoral scene
Style:: American Regionalism
Artist:: Adelaide Hiebel (unsigned | attrition unconfirmed
Era:: Mid-Century Modern (1945- 1970)
Circa:: 1940s
Origin:: United States
Print type:: Lithograph
Material:: Print attached to gold-toned cardstock
Dimensions:: 5¾" x 8"
Condition:: Very Good (VG)
Decoration:: Barbizon-Inspired Pastoral
Notes:: Attached to Gold Textured Cardstock

A Peaceful Pastoral at Sunset — Mid-Century Calendar Art Print

Collector’s Note

Mid-century American calendar art remains highly collectible for its nostalgic charm and decorative versatility. Pastoral scenes such as this — evocative of 19th-century Barbizon landscapes — were designed to bring fine art into everyday homes, and unsigned examples associated with firms like Gerlach-Barklow continue to appeal to collectors and interior stylists alike.

Soft, muted hues and a tranquil countryside composition define this vintage shepherd print, a charming example of mid-20th-century American calendar art.

The matte-finish image depicts a shepherd guiding a small flock of sheep down a wooded country path at sunset. Its Barbizon-inspired atmosphere — warm tonal palette, diffused light, and gentle brushwork — evokes 19th-century European pastoral painting, thoughtfully reinterpreted for a 1940s American audience.

The print remains attached along the top edge to textured gold-toned cardstock, likely once serving as the backing of a wall calendar. The cardstock has been crudely trimmed and is not its original size, though it remains structurally intact and presents well for display.

Historical Note

The style and Midwest provenance strongly suggest association with the Gerlach-Barklow Company of Joliet, Illinois, a prolific producer of fine art calendars during the early to mid-20th century. While unsigned, the soft pastel handling and subject matter are reminiscent of works by Adelaide Hiebel, who illustrated for Gerlach-Barklow. Attribution cannot be confirmed.

The image area measures approximately 5 ¾" x 8". It remains in very good vintage condition with softly blended colors, minimal foxing, light age toning, and no visible tears or fading. The gold cardstock backing shows rough edges from prior trimming but remains stable.

Framing Appeal

The warm sunset tones and romantic countryside imagery make this an excellent candidate for framing. Matted in soft ivory or linen and framed in natural wood or antique gold, it would complement French country, cottage, farmhouse, or traditional interiors beautifully.

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