The Weary Ploughman, or The Herdsman, or Tardus Bubulcus — Samuel Palmer | DiscoverArt

The Weary Ploughman, or The Herdsman, or Tardus Bubulcus

begun 1858

Etching; eighth state of eight

15.8 × 20.2 cm (6.2 × 8 in)

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