RE Goat Shepherding

Réunion Island

Near Saint-Leu, I often used to see this couple watching over their goats (which are called "cabris or caprins" in Réunion Island). The shepherd and shepherdess always seemed to be immersed in contemplation, either of their animals, or of the magnificent views of the savannah and the Indian Ocean.

Watercolour of a shepherd watching over his goats in the savannah near the Indian Ocean, "Le berger," by William Walkington
Le berger
Watercolour, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Watercolour of a shepherd wearing a ragged hat, smoking a cigarette in the sun, "Le chapeau favori," by William Walkington
Le chapeau favori
Watercolour, 33 x 23 cms, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.
Photographed through the glazing of the framed original.

Watercolour of a straw-hatted shepherdess wearing white, watching goats in the savannah, "La bergère," by William Walkington
La bergère
Watercolour, 9.5 x 13.5 cms, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Watercolour of a hatted shepherd watching over goats near a wall in the sun, "Le pâturage ensoleillé," by William Walkington
Le pâturage ensoleillé
Watercolour, 18 x 28.5 cms, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.

Black and white scan of a watercolour of a smiling shepherdess in a large hat, "La bergère souriante," by William Walkington
La bergère souriante
Watercolour, 9.25 x 13.25 cms, signed Walkington and undated. Private Collection.
This is the scan of a photocopy, and if possible, an alternative colour photograph would be much appreciated.

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