Artwork
A wooded hillside at Underriver, near Sevenoaks, Kent
A wooded hillside at Underriver, near Sevenoaks, Kent is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Samuel Palmer. It dates from 1829 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
A wooded hillside at Underriver, near Sevenoaks, Kent is a drawing depicting a serene landscape.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing shows a gently rolling hill with trees and bushes, a winding path, and a distant building, conveying a sense of quiet natural beauty.
Technique & Style
The artist employed rapid, uneven strokes and dense, small marks to capture light and shadow, creating a sketch-like effect. Dark areas are built up with layered lines, suggesting a spontaneous and expressive approach.
History & Provenance
The drawing was once part of Sir Frank Short's collection and was exhibited in 1957 as part of the Arts Council's 'Samuel Palmer & his circle' exhibition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel Palmer Hon.RE (Hon. Fellow of the Society of Painter-Etchers) (27 January 1805 – 24 May 1881) was a British landscape painter, etcher and printmaker. He was also a prolific writer. Palmer was a key figure in…
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