A Misty Morning at Norwich

1890-1891, printed 1893

Peter Henry Emerson

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Peter Henry Emerson

Artist, British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936

This image shows a low vantage point over a body of water. The horizon is visible beyond a barge in the center of the composition. Two figures are guiding the barge, which is moving away. Trees with dappled shadows are on the left, and architectural structures are in the distance. The image is in sepia tone, with shades of brown and beige. Reflections of the barge and buildings are visible in the water.

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This is a photograph of an old book cover. The cover features a dark, textured spine on the left, with two thin gold vertical lines running along the edge. The spine is mostly black. The rest of the cover is a light brown fabric, which shows signs of wear and possible water or age stains, resulting in a mottled and discolored appearance. The overall feel of the image conveys a sense of antiquity and use.

On English Lagoons

Peter Henry Emerson

1893

The image shows a water body with a dirt path running alongside it, leading to a white building in the distance. Trees are silhouetted against the sky, reflecting in the water. The horizon is low and the sky is expansive. The scene has a monochromatic color palette with varying shades of gray. Leaning trees are visible close by, adding scale, and the image has a soft, dreamy quality.

The Moonlit River

Peter Henry Emerson

1890

The image shows a river scene from a slightly elevated viewpoint. The still water reflects tree silhouettes and boats. The horizon is low in the image, with tall trees on the left casting shadows against the light sky. In the distance, mist softens the transition from water to land, where a row of trees and a distant windmill are visible. The composition features monochromatic gray tones, creating a calm and serene atmosphere. Subtle reflections on the water enhance the tranquility. The image has a painterly quality with soft edges and gentle tonal transitions, evoking early morning or late evening light.

Buckenham Ferry

Peter Henry Emerson

1890

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Robert Hershkowitz Ltd., Sussex, England), 1990; NGA purchase, 2013.

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Wikidata ID

Q64158796

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