Palmer, Samuel (1805 – 1881) – ‘Herdsman’s Cottage’ (L.3).

'Herdsman's Cottage' (L.3). Etching. 1850. State II of II. Published by P G Hamerton in 'Portfolio' (1872, where erroneously titled 'Sunrise'), 'Examples of Modern Etching' (1875) and 'Etching and Etchers' (1880). This image of a Herdsman retiring home at sunset can be seen as a counterpoint to the image of sunrise in 'The Skylark' (L.2.). 4x3 inches.