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The Rising Moon, or An English Pastoral

Samuel Palmer

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a rural landscape with fields and haystacks, a sun behind hills, trees, and two distant figures. The etching's fine and detailed brushstrokes capture textures. The color palette is limited to brown and gray, creating a monochromatic atmosphere. The composition evokes tranquility in the countryside.

Artwork Details

Date
1857
Medium
etching
Dimensions
4705 × 3011 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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