Samuel Palmer was an English Romantic landscape painter and poet, known for his contributions to the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. Born on January 27, 1805, in London, he was a key figure in the movement that sought to return to the simplicity and clarity of early Renaissance art. Palmer's work often depicted the English countryside with a sense of mystical beauty, influenced by his close friendship with William Blake. He passed away on May 24, 1881.