English, 1805–1881
Samuel Palmer was an English painter, etcher, and poet, known for his romantic landscape paintings and his association with the visionary art movement. He was born on January 27, 1805, in Newington, London, and died on May 24, 1881, in Shoreham, Kent. Palmer studied at the Royal Academy Schools and was influenced by the works of John Constable and J.M.W. Turner. He became a member of the Ancients, a group of artists who sought to revive the spiritual and imaginative aspects of art. Palmer's early works were characterized by their dreamlike quality and pastoral themes, often depicting rural scenes infused with a sense of mysticism. His major works include 'The Harvest Moon' and 'The Nightingale,' which exemplify his unique style that blends realism with romantic idealism. Palmer's significance lies in his contribution to the development of English romanticism and his influence on later artists, particularly in the realms of landscape and visionary art.
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