The Glowing Embers
Drawing
ca. 1864 (made)
ca. 1864 (made)
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The first sketch for an Il Penseroso subject, showing a man and woman seated by a fire.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | charcoal sketch |
| Brief description | 'The Glowing Embers'. Charcoal sketch for an 'Il Penseroso' subject, showing a man and woman seated by a fire. By Samuel Palmer, England, ca.1864. |
| Physical description | The first sketch for an Il Penseroso subject, showing a man and woman seated by a fire. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'The first sketch for an Il Penseroso subject, / which, inspite of his attempts, defeated S. P. totally, / much to his sorrow.' (Note in pencil on back by A. H. Palmer.) |
| Credit line | Presented by A. H. Palmer, Esq. |
| Object history | See L. R. Valpy's notes on the Milton Series in the catalogue of the posthumous exhibition at The Fine Art Society, 1881-82. |
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| Literary reference | John Milton's 'Il Penseroso'. |
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| Accession number | E.1322-1925 |
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| Record created | August 3, 2006 |
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