Samuel Palmer

~ 1805 - 1881

Samuel Palmer (1805–1881) was an English painter, etcher, and visionary landscape artist known for his romantic and poetic depictions of the English countryside. A key figure in the British Romantic movement, he is best recognized for his works that blend elements of realism with imaginative and mystical qualities, particularly in his portrayals of nighttime scenes and pastoral landscapes. Palmer was also a member of the quirky collective known as the Ancients, who sought to revive the techniques and spirit of old masters in their art.