Palmer Samuel Collection

The Herdsmans Cottage, or Sunset, 1880. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Herdsmans Cottage, or Sunset, 1880

Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, 1850

The Setting Sun, c1862. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Setting Sun, c1862.

The Willow, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Willow, 1850.

Moeris And Galatea, From Virgil's Eclogues, 1884. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Moeris And Galatea, From Virgil's Eclogues, 1884.

The Morning Of Life, 1860-72. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Morning Of Life, 1860-72.

The Herdsman's Cottage, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Herdsman's Cottage, 1850. From periodical: The Portfolio, 1872

Evening in Italy—the Deserted Villa, 1845. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Evening in Italy--the Deserted Villa, 1845

The Vine, or Plumpy Bacchus, 1880. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Vine, or Plumpy Bacchus, 1880

Opening the Fold, or Early Morning, 1880. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Opening the Fold, or Early Morning, 1880

The Early Ploughman, 1861. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Early Ploughman, 1861

The Early Ploughman, or The Morning Spread Upon the Mountains, before 1861

The Weary Ploughman, or The Herdsman, or Tardus Bubulcus, begun 1858

The Herdsmans Cottage, or Sunset, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Herdsmans Cottage, or Sunset, 1850

The Sleeping Shepherd; Early Morning, 1857. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Sleeping Shepherd; Early Morning, 1857

The Shepherd, 1828. Creator: Welby Sherman
The Shepherd, 1828

Portrait of Samuel Palmer, 1884. Creator: Charles West Cope
Portrait of Samuel Palmer, 1884

Pictures from Italy, 1846. Creator: Samuel Palmer
Pictures from Italy, 1846. [The Villa d Este at Tivoli from the Cypress Avenue]

Samuel Palmer, 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
Samuel Palmer, 1860s

The Willow, 1850. Creator: Samuel Palmer
The Willow, 1850

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"Palmer Samuel: Capturing the Beauty of Nature and Daily Life" Step into the enchanting world of Palmer Samuel, a renowned British artist whose works continue to captivate audiences even today. Born in 1805, Palmer's artistic journey was marked by his deep connection with nature and his ability to portray it with unparalleled beauty. One of his notable pieces is "Christmas, or Folding the Last Sheep, " painted in 1850. This masterpiece depicts a heartwarming scene where shepherds gather together during the festive season, folding their sheep as they prepare for Christmas celebrations. The warm colors and meticulous attention to detail transport viewers into this joyous moment. In "The Herdsmans Cottage, or Sunset" from 1880, Palmer showcases his mastery of capturing breathtaking sunsets. The golden hues blend harmoniously with the tranquil countryside setting, evoking a sense of peace and serenity that lingers long after viewing this artwork. "The Vine, or Plumpy Bacchus" also created in 1880 reveals Palmer's fascination with mythology and classical themes. Here he portrays Bacchus surrounded by lush vines and grapes symbolizing abundance and fertility—a celebration of life itself through art. With "Opening the Fold, or Early Morning, " another creation from 1880, Palmer transports us to an early morning scene on a farm. The misty atmosphere adds an ethereal touch while highlighting the hard work carried out by farmers at dawn—an ode to their dedication and resilience. Amongst his earlier works is "The Early Ploughman, " painted around 1861. This piece captures both the ruggedness of rural life as well as its inherent beauty—the ploughman diligently tilling fields against a backdrop of majestic mountains bathed in soft morning light. Palmer's talent extended beyond landscapes; he also excelled at portraiture as seen in Charles West Cope's portrait titled "Portrait of Samuel Palmer" from 1884.