The Morning of Life
Print
1872 (published), 1860-1861 (etched)
1872 (published), 1860-1861 (etched)
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Etching of a woodland scene in a Classical idiom: sunlight shines through the trees, illuminating two boys gathering fallen apples on a river-bank. In the shadows, sturdy shepherds wash sheep in the river, and a ram is being dragged towards the river by two cherubic boys.
Object details
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| Title | The Morning of Life |
| Materials and techniques | Etching print |
| Brief description | 'The Morning of Life'. Woodland scene in a Classical idiom, featuring two boys gathering fallen apples on a river-bank. Etching print by Samuel Palmer. Published in 'Etchings for the Art Union of London by the Etching Club', England, 1872. |
| Physical description | Etching of a woodland scene in a Classical idiom: sunlight shines through the trees, illuminating two boys gathering fallen apples on a river-bank. In the shadows, sturdy shepherds wash sheep in the river, and a ram is being dragged towards the river by two cherubic boys. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Samuel Palmer. The morning of life. 13.' (Lettered in italic script in the lower margin.) |
| Object history | The final state of the plate was published in Etchings for the Art Union of London by the Etching Club, 1872, plate 13. There were several titles given to this plate at various stages: 'Hercules and Cacus', 'Sheep-washing' and 'A Leafy Dell'. Plate destroyed. |
| Production | Etching started 1860-61. Final state published as plate 13 in Etchings for the Art Union of London by the Etching Club, 1872. Attribution note: Published State. |
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| Accession number | E.3756-1902 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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