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Peter Henry Emerson — In Dock
Peter Henry Emerson

In Dock

1887

Capturing the industrial landscape of Norfolk's harbors, Emerson's photoetching showcases his mastery of tonal gradation and his dedication to documentary realism.

Medium
Photoetching, pl. XIII from the album "Wild Life on a Tidal Water: The Adventures of a House-Boat and Her Crew" (1890)

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Peter Henry Emerson, In Dock, 1887

Capturing the industrial landscape of Norfolk's harbors, Emerson's photoetching showcases his mastery of tonal gradation and his dedication to documentary realism.

Medium
Photoetching, pl. XIII from the album "Wild Life on a Tidal Water: The Adventures of a House-Boat and Her Crew" (1890)
Year
1887
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Naturalistic, Documentary, Landscape, Photoetching, 1880s, Water, Rural Life, Nature, British, Black and White

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art