The Morning of Life, 1860-61
Samuel Palmerexpand_more
Etchingexpand_more
The William M. Ladd Collection Gift of Herschel V. Jones, 1916expand_more P.4,192
Not on Viewexpand_more
The Morning of Life was a challenge because Palmer etched it on copper that had grown thin from a previous use.When printing it, he wrote, his plate "bent up like an earwig disturbed in an egg-plum." This sheet is a rare trial proof-an early version the artist pulled to check his progress and make adjustments before printing the final edition.
Details
- Title
- The Morning of Life
- Artist Life
- British, 1805–1881
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- P.4,192
- Provenance
- William M. Ladd, Portland, Ore., sold to Jones; Herschel V. Jones, Minneapolis; given to MIA, 1916.
- Catalogue Raisonne
- Hardie 10; Lister E10 iii/vii
- Curator Approved
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