{"product_id":"a-cornfield-by-moonlight-with-the-evening-star-samuel-palmer","title":"A Cornfield by Moonlight with the Evening Star - Samuel Palmer","description":"\u003cp\u003eA nocturnal pastoral scene by Samuel Palmer, featuring a luminous crescent moon over a harvested cornfield in the English countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced during his period in Shoreham, Kent, this work captures the intense, visionary quality of Samuel Palmer's early career. Palmer moved to the village of Shoreham in 1826, where he developed a unique style influenced by William Blake and the English countryside. This specific piece demonstrates his preoccupation with the nocturnal world, where the rural environment is transformed by the presence of the moon and stars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is dominated by a large, luminous crescent moon that casts a glow over the harvested cornfield. Palmer employs a dense application of pigment, using gum arabic to achieve a jewel-like surface that catches the light. The figure of the harvester, leaning on a staff, provides a sense of scale and human presence within the vast, darkened field. The evening star, positioned in the upper right, acts as a counterpoint to the moon, creating a balanced tension across the dark sky.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalmer's technique in this period involved layering washes of watercolour with opaque gouache, allowing him to build up texture and depth. The colours are deep and saturated, moving away from the naturalistic palettes of his contemporaries toward a more subjective, emotional interpretation of the rural scene. The rounded, swelling forms of the hills and the rhythmic arrangement of the corn stooks reflect his desire to depict the fertility and abundance of the earth. This work is a primary example of the Shoreham period, where Palmer sought to express a spiritual connection to the land through a highly personal, imaginative lens. It remains a significant example of British Romantic art, showing the artist's ability to imbue a simple agricultural scene with a sense of mystery and quietude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/at-the-ferry-johannes-visscher\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eAt the Ferry - Johannes Visscher by Jan Visscher\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/wooded-landscape-with-herdsmen-driving-cattle-thomas-gainsborough\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWooded Landscape with Herdsmen Driving Cattle by Thomas Gainsborough\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Samuel Palmer","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147136434511,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147137974607,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":59147138007375,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147138040143,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147138072911,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147138105679,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147138138447,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147138171215,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147138203983,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":59147138236751,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":59147138269519,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":59147138302287,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Cornfield-by-Moonlight-with-the-Evening-Star_Poster_CompositorV1_1792127780662.jpg?v=1792294145","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/a-cornfield-by-moonlight-with-the-evening-star-samuel-palmer","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}