He stands still, that quiet vendor of city corners—arms full of breaded burden, face carved in weathered ink. Shepard does not sketch; he listens, distills. Each line teeters between gesture and story, the faintest blush of color breaking through restraint. Signed and marked A.P., this rare artist proof carries the weight of both hand and time. Silver-gilt frame leans lightly into nostalgia. More than illustration—it’s recollection on paper. An evocative work suited for thoughtful Décor. Artist: Richard Shepard, American (1926 - 2000) Title: The Pretzel Man( The Bagel Man) Year: 1989 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: Artist Print Artist or Maker Richard Shepard Measurements: 26.5"H x 18.5"W x 1.25"D / inside 8.5"h x 10.5w" x 1"d Weight: 4.15 lb Origin: USA Age: 1989