1861
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Early Ploughman is a 1861 ink by Samuel Palmer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a landscape with a man ploughing a field in the foreground. The man is wearing a hat and is bent over, holding onto a plough that is being pulled by an animal. In the background, there are trees and a hill with a building on top. The scene is depicted in muted colours, with shades of brown and grey dominating the palette. The brushstrokes are visible, giving the painting a textured look. The overall effect is one of serenity and tranquility, with the man working in harmony with nature. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to explore the works of other artists associated with the Impressionism movement.
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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