The Protection Collection
Through pieces like The Shepherdess, the Protection Collection depicts figures as guardians and protectors, embodying the nurturing spirit that resonates with peace and safety. These works also highlight the joy and whimsy that can be discovered while under the shelter of protection.
The Shepherdess
The Shepherdess stands as the cornerstone of our Protection Collection, embodying gentle strength through Maud Fuller Petersham's masterful watercolor. A young shepherdess with distinctive flame-red braids surveys her peaceful flock from a wildflower-dotted hillside. Her flowing dress and vigilant stance capture protection in its most nurturing form – not through force, but through presence and peaceful guidance.
This timeless piece brings a sense of gentle guardianship to any space, making it ideal for a nursery, meditation room, or creative workspace where calm protection is desired.
The Shepherdess's Watch
Standing between earth and sky
She plants her staff firm and calm
Flame bright braids catch the wind
Like quiet banners of courage
Each moment measured and mindful
She tends her gentle world
Power soft as morning light
Strength of each day’s renewal
She keeps her flock safe
A sentinel over simple peace
True protection in steadfast patience
While dreaming dusk to dawn
Every print comes with the Shepherdess Watch Poem print beautifully designed on 5X7 cardstock.
High resolution fine art Giclee print
Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 250 gsm
From original watercolor by Maud Fuller Petersham
From the Protection Collection at Under the Fuller Moon
The Woven Shepherds
Their hands that guide, their hearts that keep The geese, the flowers, the faithful sheep. In thread and love forever bound, Protectors of all life around.
In these enchanting embroidered works, Maud Fuller Petersham portrays the timeless bond between humanity and nature. The shepherd and shepherdess stand as gentle guardians in their shared pastoral world—she with flowing red hair watching over birds and geese, he with steadfast presence guiding his sheep.
Though captured in separate pieces, they inhabit the same dreamy landscape where clouds billow and flowers bloom in vibrant hues. Their purpose is unified: to protect and nurture all living things in their care. Through masterful needlework, these textiles celebrate the beauty of stewardship and the delicate harmony between humankind and the natural world.
The Woven Shepherds
Threads of color, needle's dance,
Shepherds in their gentle stance.
Her red hair bright against the sky,
His watchful gaze as clouds drift by.
Between them flows a silent vow to tend
the flock, the bird, the bough.
In woven worlds of care they dwell,
Guardians of life's fragile spell.
Every print comes with The Woven Shepherds poem beautifully designed on 5X7 cardstock.
The Woven Shepherds can be purchased separately or paired together.
High resolution fine art Giclee print
Epson UltraSmooth Fine Art Paper 250 gsm
Based on original wool embroidery by Maud Fuller Petersham
From the Protection Collection at Under the Fuller Moon