1850
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
The Skylark is a 1850 ink by Samuel Palmer, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This black-and-white print shows a lone figure standing on a grassy path, holding a walking stick. A small dog sits nearby, looking down. Tall trees line the path, and a fence runs along the right side, with hills in the distance. The artist used fine lines to show light and shadow, making the scene feel quiet and peaceful. The trees and hills fade into soft shapes, almost like a dream. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this one create detailed prints.
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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