An English Version of the Eclogues of Virgil
Medium
Illustrations: etchings and reproductions of drawings
Dimensions
14 3/4 x 11 x 1 7/16 in. (37.5 x 28 x 3.7 cm)
Classification
Books
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1943
Accession Number
43.84
Tags
Art Historical Context
Published in 1883 by Seeley & Co., *An English Version of the Eclogues of Virgil* brings the ancient Roman poet’s pastoral verses to life through a series of evocative illustrations. Created by Samuel Palmer and printed by Strangeways & Sons, this handsome volume features etchings alongside reproductions of drawings that capture the serene world of shepherds, rural landscapes, and quiet moments of human connection amid groves of trees. The book’s generous dimensions allow the delicate lines and tonal depth of these works to unfold beautifully across the page. Palmer’s illustrations emphasize ...
About the Artist
Samuel Palmer|Seeley & Co.|Virgil|Strangeways & Sons|Alfred Herbert Palmer
Samuel Palmer was born on 27 January 1805 in Newington, London, the son of a bookseller and sometime Baptist minister. He had little formal schooling and almost no conventional artistic training, yet he possessed an instinctive gift for drawing that led him to exhibit Turner-inspired works at the Royal Academy when he was only fourteen years old. In 1824 his mentor, the painter John Linnell, intro...