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The Shepherdess With Her Alpaca – Bouguereau Inspired Needle Felted Fiber Portrait
Inspired by William-Adolphe Bouguereau’s luminous portrayal of rural innocence, The Shepherdess is reimagined in alpaca fiber, transforming his classical oil painting into a tactile textile masterpiece. Hand-painted fibers capture the purity and grace of the young figure, while the softness of alpaca brings new dimension to her gentle stance and pastoral setting.
Bouguereau’s mastery of light and delicate realism is honored through meticulous layering, where each strand of fiber recreates the subtle shifts of shadow, form, and expression. The result is a tender portrait that bridges fine art tradition with the warmth and depth of handcrafted fiber.
Details
Dimensions: 20" x 24"
Medium: Hand-painted Alpaca Wool
Exclusive In-House Lanart Original
The Process Behind the Portrait
Hand-Painted Fibers: Each strand is dyed in subtle tones that echo Bouguereau’s luminous palette.
Layered Depth: Fibers are placed strand by strand, sculpting the figures, folds of fabric, and softness of the lambs.
Thoughtful Finishing: Evaluated with care to ensure balance, harmony, and reverence for the original masterpiece.
The result is a singular work of art, transforming a beloved academic painting into a timeless textile interpretation.
About the Artist – Milagros
This portrait is brought to life by Milagros, a second-generation fiber artist trained in fine arts who approaches felting as painting with alpaca. With sensitivity and precision, she layers texture, color, and light to give depth and emotion to each piece—supported by her small, dedicated team who help bring every vision to completion.
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