At the Ferry–A Misty Morning

1890-1891, printed 1893

Peter Henry Emerson

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Peter Henry Emerson

Artist, British, born Cuba, 1856 - 1936

The image shows a rural scene with a horse-drawn cart as the central focus. The cart is slightly to the right, carrying four large milk containers. A driver is seated on the cart, partly obscured by mist. A figure is visible to the left, with their task partially hidden by fog. The horizon is unclear due to mist, enhancing depth. The photo uses a monochromatic color palette, with various shades of gray and black. The textures include grain in the photo and wooden details of the cart. A tree on the right adds texture through its foliage.

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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

Q64158800

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