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Written by: Mei BianchiSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 163409
Samuel PalmerThe Early Ploughman
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | Samuel Palmer |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1861 |
| Culture / Origin | England |
| Medium | Etching on paper |
| Dimensions | Image: 13.1 × 19.8 cm (5 3/16 × 7 13/16 in.); Sheet: 16.8 × 24.4 cm (6 5/8 × 9 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Prints and Drawings |
| Type |
About the Artist
Samuel Palmer (British, 1805–1881) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0 / Public Domain.
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