The Weary Ploughman, or The Herdsman, or Tardus Bubulcus 1858

"The Weary Ploughman," an etching and aquatint created by Samuel Palmer in 1858, depicts a rural landscape in the golden hour. A lone figure leads a cow and a sheep through a dense forest, with a village nestled in the distant hills. The light from the setting sun illuminates the clouds above, adding a sense of drama to the composition. This work is a testament to Palmer's masterful use of light and shadow to create a romantic and evocative scene, a style characteristic of the artist's work.