This refined needlepoint artwork, dating from the late 18th century (1775–1800), is a companion piece to the "Shepherdess" and was likely produced in England or France. The composition features a central male figure—a shepherd dressed in a blue frock coat and yellow waistcoat—holding a tall crook and standing within a lush, oversized floral bower. The botanical details include large, blooming tulips and roses rendered in a soft palette of pink, gold, and lavender.
Technically sophisticated, the artwork utilizes a blend of wool, silk, and tarnished silver metallic threads. The shepherd and the floral elements are worked in fine petitpoint for sharp detail, while the cream-colored background is executed in a broader gros point silk stitch. Like its counterpart, this piece is believed to have functioned as a decorative cover for a wall sconce or lantern, characterized by its elegant scalloped "sconce" shape. It remains in excellent condition and was professionally framed by Gallery Mihalis in Quebec between 1960 and 2000.