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The Herdsman's Cottage

Samuel Palmer

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white landscape etching of a herdsman and cattle in a wooded area, with a cottage visible on the left side. The herdsman stands on the right side of the image, wearing a long coat and hat, and is accompanied by a dog. He faces left towards two cows. A large tree with a thick trunk and branches dominates the center of the image. The background features more trees and a bright sun shining through them. The image is framed by a light-colored border. The artist's name is Samuel Palmer and the title is "The Herdsman's Cottage".

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693 × 893 px
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