David Shepherd (artist)

David Shepherd
CBE, FRSA, FGRA
Shepherd at East Somerset Railway,
mid-1990s
Born(1931-04-25)25 April 1931
Hendon, London, England
Died19 September 2017(2017-09-19) (aged 86)
OccupationArtist
Known forWildlife painting, conservation, railway preservation

Richard David Shepherd CBE FRSA FGRA (25 April 1931 – 19 September 2017)[1] was a British artist and one of the world's most outspoken conservationists.[2] He was most famous for his paintings of steam locomotives (he owned a number of them) and wildlife, although he also often painted aircraft, portraits (notably The Queen Mother) and landscapes. His work has been extremely popular since the 1960s in limited edition print reproduction and poster form, as well as other media such as Wedgwood limited edition plates. He published five books about his art,[3] including an autobiography.[4]

  1. ^ "Renowned artist, conservationist and railway enthusiast dies at the age of 86". 20 September 2017. Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  2. ^ Gower, David (20 September 2003). "What's not to like? Gower is drawn to the wild charms of David Shepherd's African images". The Times. London. Archived from the original on 17 May 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2008.
  3. ^ Foundation Website, accessed 11 April 2008 Archived 17 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ Shepherd, David, "The Man Who Loves Giants: An Artist Among Elephants and Engines," (1975, Charles Scribner's Sons)(ISBN 068414509X).