1861
ink
paper
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.
In the foreground of this etching, a man is depicted plowing a field with a horse. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with trees and hills visible in the background. The sky above is cloudy and dark, suggesting an impending storm. The artist's use of light and shadow creates a sense of depth and atmosphere in the scene. The plowman is shown in a moment of quiet contemplation, lost in thought as he works the land. The overall mood of the piece is one of serenity and peacefulness. For more information on the artist who created this work, look up Palmer, Samuel.
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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