Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by the Romanticist artist Edward Palmer. It dates from 1842 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The print 'Untitled' depicts two soldiers and their horses in a grassy field, rendered in a loose and rapid style.
Subject & Meaning
The scene shows a soldier on foot leading a horse, while another soldier rides in the background, suggesting a military context, possibly related to the Napoleonic era.
Technique & Style
The image is a glyphograph print, a technique patented by Edward Palmer in 1842, combining electrotype and wax engraving to replicate drawn compositions. The artist employed shading to create depth, drawing attention to the figures against the lighter background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edward Palmer never left home and that’s why his prints feel like letters from someone who never quite unpacked.
