The Harvest Moon by Samuel Palmer

The Harvest Moon 1833

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painting, plein-air, oil-paint

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painting

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plein-air

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oil-paint

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landscape

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figuration

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oil painting

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romanticism

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history-painting

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realism

Samuel Palmer’s *The Harvest Moon* (1833) is a Romantic landscape painting depicting a group of figures harvesting wheat under a glowing harvest moon and starry night sky. The scene is bathed in a warm golden light, highlighting the rich colors of the landscape and the figures' simple attire. The painting captures the beauty and tranquility of rural life and showcases Palmer's interest in natural phenomena. *The Harvest Moon* is a captivating portrayal of a timeless moment of agricultural work and the wonder of the night sky.

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