The Marshes in June

1890-1891, printed 1893

Peter Henry Emerson

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Peter Henry Emerson

Artist, British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936

The image shows a pastoral landscape viewed from ground level. The horizon is low, with a vast open sky dominating the upper portion of the image. In the foreground, two figures are on a grassy field, one facing away and blurred, the other smaller and off to the left. Beyond them, a group of sheep is scattered, creating gentle arcs with their woolly shapes. The color palette is sepia tones, giving the scene a warm feel. The overall impression conveys tranquility and openness, emphasized by the expansive sky and earthy hues of the field.

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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.

A Misty Morning at Norwich

Peter Henry Emerson

1890

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

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

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

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Wikidata ID

Q64158809

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