Samuel Palmer: A Memoir (1882)

Samuel Palmer: A Memoir is a book written by Alfred Herbert Palmer and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and work of the English landscape painter Samuel Palmer. Palmer was a key figure in the Romantic movement, and his paintings are known for their mystical and dreamlike quality. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of Palmer's life and work. The first chapter provides a brief introduction to Palmer's early life and family background. The following chapters delve into Palmer's artistic training, his early paintings, and his association with the group of artists known as the ""Ancients."" The book also covers Palmer's personal life, including his marriage and his relationships with other artists and writers of the time. The final chapters of the book focus on Palmer's later years, during which he continued to produce paintings and became increasingly interested in spiritualism and mysticism. Throughout the book, Palmer's paintings are described in detail, with particular attention paid to their themes, style, and technique. The book also includes reproductions of several of Palmer's most famous works. Overall, Samuel Palmer: A Memoir is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of this important artist. It provides a detailed and insightful look into the world of Romantic art in England during the 19th century, and sheds light on the personal and artistic struggles of one of its most talented practitioners.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.