The Lone Lagoon

1893, printed 1895

Peter Henry Emerson

Associated Names
Peter Henry Emerson

Artist, British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936

The image shows a minimalist view with two clusters of dense vegetation in the center reflected on still water. The horizon is near the middle, blending with the sky and water. Soft brushstrokes or a photographic effect create gentle transitions between shades of gray. The color palette is grayscale, offering a tranquil experience. Distant elements have hazy outlines, enhancing the dreamlike quality.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    photogravure

  • Credit Line

    Robert B. Menschel and the Vital Projects Fund

  • Dimensions

    image: 7.5 × 12.6 cm (2 15/16 × 4 15/16 in.)
    plate: 8.6 × 13.8 cm (3 3/8 × 5 7/16 in.)
    sheet: 17.8 × 26.5 cm (7 × 10 7/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2014.74.1

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Keith Taylor by 1990; NGA purchase (through Robert Hershkowitz Ltd., Sussex, England), 2014.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q64158794

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