Walter Launt Palmer: Painter of the American Winter Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932) remains a captivating figure in American art, often described as “the painter of the American winter.” His evocative landscapes, particularly his series of snow scenes and Venetian views, capture a unique blend of Romanticism, Impressionism, and tonalist sensibilities. Born into an artistic milieu in Albany, New York – his father, Erastus Dow Palmer, was a renowned sculptor whose residence hosted gatherings of prominent artists like Frederic E. Church – Palmer’s early life was steeped in the visual arts, pro…