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The Lonely Tower

Samuel Palmer

National Gallery of Art

The view in the image is frontal, showing a serene landscape at night. The sky is filled with stars and a crescent moon on the right. A tower stands on the left. The etching style has intricate brushstrokes with an emphasis on texture and fine lines. The color palette is monochromatic with shades of black and deep browns. Two figures are seated in the foreground, and a winding path leads through the landscape.

Artwork Details

Date
1879
Medium
etching in black on laid paper
Dimensions
4472 × 3378 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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