Peter Henry Emerson
Blackshore, River Blythe (Suffolk)
1883
Boats rest along the muddy riverbank in a composition that showcases Emerson's mastery of photogravure's ability to render subtle gradations of tone and texture. The image reflects his belief that photography should focus on truth to nature rather than artistic manipulation.
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- Photogravure, pl. XVI from the album "Pictures of East Anglian Life" (1888)
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