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Pastoral Scene, by Samuel Palmer, oil, 1834

Pastoral Scene

Samuel Palmer

1834

oil

panel

From the collection of Ashmolean Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Pastoral Scene is a 1834 oil by Samuel Palmer, held at Ashmolean Museum.

Who painted this?
Samuel Palmer
When & what style?
1834
Where can I see it?
Ashmolean Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene pastoral scene, with rolling hills and trees set against a soft, blue sky. In the foreground, a figure is shown working in a field, surrounded by lush greenery. The artist's use of oil paint creates a sense of depth and texture, drawing the viewer's eye into the tranquil landscape. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and harmony with nature. To learn more about this style of painting, look up the artist Samuel Palmer.

About the artist

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Artist

Samuel Palmer

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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