1858
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Dominant colour
The Weary Plowman is a 1858 by Samuel Palmer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This painting shows a man walking with a plow and a cow in a rural landscape. The man is wearing a hat and a long coat, and he is holding a long stick in his right hand. The cow is walking in front of him, and there are trees and bushes in the background. The painting has a lot of texture and detail, with visible brushstrokes and rough edges. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and green dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of rustic simplicity and quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to check out the work of Samuel Palmer, who was known for his landscapes and rural scenes.
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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