Samuel Palmer (1805-1881) was a British landscape printer, etcher and printmaker. From the age of 12, Palmer found an interest in painting churches, by 14, his work was presented at the Royal Academy. In 1824, Palmer was introduced to William Blake, his influence Palmer throughout his work and can be seen. In 1835, Palmer moved back to London. During this type his working style had changed from mystical and changed to a more conventional way of working. In 1837, Palmer took to using watercolours and was made a full member of the watercolour society in 1854.
Between the years of 1850 and 1880, Palmer created his landscape etchings. His fantastic attention to detail is what makes his etchings so spectacular. The difference in tone makes the landscapes look almost like a photograph by creating a sense of distance within the image. His work also shows an amazing contrast between light and dark which makes the etchings more realistic. Some of my favourites include; Christmas 1850, The sleeping shephard; early morning 1857 and Moeris and Galatea 1880/83.
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