1830
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Harvesters by Firelight is a 1830 ink by Samuel Palmer, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a serene landscape at dusk, with a few people harvesting in a field. The scene is set against a backdrop of trees and hills, with a few buildings visible in the distance. The sky is painted in warm, golden hues, with the sun setting behind the hills. In the foreground, the harvesters are depicted in simple, rustic clothing, engaged in their daily work. The artist has used a mix of pen, ink, and watercolor to create a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The overall effect is one of peace and tranquility, capturing a moment in time from a bygone era. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the Romanticism movement, which emphasized emotion and imagination in art.
Samuel Palmer Hon.RE (Hon. Fellow of the Society of Painter-Etchers) (27 January 1805 – 24 May 1881) was a British landscape painter, etcher and printmaker. He was also a prolific writer. Palmer was a key figure in…
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