The Rising Moon, or An English Pastoral 1857

"The Rising Moon, or An English Pastoral" is a 1857 etching by English artist Samuel Palmer. The etching depicts a nighttime scene of a pastoral landscape with a large, bright moon in the distance and a group of figures silhouetted in the foreground. The scene evokes a sense of tranquility and peace, highlighting Palmer's interest in capturing the beauty of nature and the simplicity of rural life. This work is a prime example of the artist's signature style of detailed and expressive etching that conveys a sense of mystery and romanticism.